Team Leader – Children's Residential Home
Location: Rugeley
Salary: £28,041 - £33,367 + £50 sleep in rate
Hours: Full-time, including shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins (where applicable)
Join Our Team
Beacon Childcare is looking for a passionate, committed, and experienced Team Leader to join our Children's Residential Home in Rugeley.
Our home provides care and support for looked-after children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where young people can build positive relationships, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential.
As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in leading by example, supporting the Registered Manager, and providing guidance, supervision, and mentoring to our Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs) throughout each shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
- Support, supervise, and guide Residential Childcare Workers.
- Build positive, therapeutic relationships with children and young people.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all children is always the highest priority.
- Support young people with their emotional, behavioural, educational, and day-to-day living needs.
- Complete and oversee accurate records and documentation.
- Work alongside families and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in our care.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 Diploma (or NVQ Level 3) in Children and Young People's Residential Care, or currently working towards the qualification.
- Experience working within a children's residential setting.
- A genuine passion for supporting looked-after children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- A full UK driving licence (automatic or manual) held for a minimum of 12 months, as driving the company vehicle is an essential part of the role.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check before employment commences.
Right to Work
Please note that Beacon Childcare is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Additional specialist training to support your career progression.
- Company pension scheme.
- Staff wellbeing days.
- A supportive and experienced management team.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people every day.
Interested?
If you are a caring, resilient, and motivated professional looking to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to [email protected].
Beacon Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Beacon Childcare team!
Pay: £28,041.00-£33,367.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
