Join Our Established Team
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join our welcoming residential children's home. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established team within a settled 2-bed home, supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. If you are an experienced Residential Childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in your career—or you are already working as a Team Leader—we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, providing leadership, guidance, and support to the staff team while ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently maintained. You will lead by example, promote positive relationships, and help create a stable, caring environment where children and young people can thrive.
What We're Looking For Essential requirements:
- Previous experience working within a residential children's home.
- A relevant Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent as recognised by Ofsted).
- Experience of leading, supervising, or mentoring staff.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, child-centred practice, and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility to work on a shift rota, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays where required. Sleeps paid at £60 per sleep 10 sleep shifts per month. Shift pattern is on a 2 on 4 off rota pattern.
Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- A supportive and experienced management team.
- A stable, established home with a consistent staff team.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Make a Difference
This is an opportunity to join a home where consistency, teamwork, and positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. If you are committed to helping children and young people reach their full potential and want to be part of a dedicated, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding care and life-changing support for the children and young people we look after.
Pay: £14.79-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Level 3 or 4 qualification (Residential Childcare) (required)
Work Location: In person
