Children’s Residential Team Leader (Level 3 Beneficial Not Mandatory)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Job Summary
We are seeking a caring, resilient, and experienced Children’s Residential Team Leader to join our team in Widnes. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and support staff and young people within a residential care setting supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
The successful candidate will take a leading role in supporting young people’s daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while ensuring high standards of care and support within the home.
Duties
- Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality care for children and young people with EBD.
- Support daily routines, personal development, and educational engagement.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding best practice.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
- Support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
- Oversee shift planning and ensure consistency across the team.
- Ensure a safe, structured, and nurturing environment at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals, and external agencies.
- Participate in shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
Shift Pattern
2 days on, 4 days off
(Including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Beneficial Not Mandatory).
- Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth work, or education.
- Experience supporting young people with EBD is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Ability to lead by example and support a team effectively.
Benefits
- 6 Weeks Holiday
- Birthday Off
- Birthday Gift
- Additional Holiday Accumulation
- Rewarding role making a real difference to vulnerable young people’s lives.
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development.
- On-site parking.
- Perkbox
Work Location
In person – Warrington
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to step into a Team Leader role within residential childcare, supporting both staff and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Work Location: In person
Pay: £34,680.00-£35,382.00 per year
Work Location: In person
