Lead and Inspire a Children's Residential Care Team
Are you an experienced Team Leader or Senior Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career?
We are recruiting a dedicated Team Leader to join a well-established Children's Residential Home in Colnbrook, Berkshire, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced management team while leading shifts, supporting staff development and helping children achieve positive outcomes in a safe and nurturing environment. Team Leaders typically support the Registered Manager with daily operations, staff supervision and maintaining high standards of care.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home, lead shifts, supervise the staff team and ensure children receive high-quality, child-centred care.
You will act as a positive role model, maintain safeguarding standards and help create a stable and therapeutic home environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and support the day-to-day operation of the home.
- Supervise and mentor Residential Support Workers.
- Promote safeguarding and child-centred practice.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Support care planning, risk assessments and record keeping.
- Build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
- Support the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards across the home.
- Promote positive outcomes for young people with EBD.
Requirements
✔ Previous experience within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home.
✔ Experience as a Team Leader or an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to step up.
✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 5 or working towards is desirable).
✔ Experience supporting young people with EBD.
✔ Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
✔ Full UK Driving Licence is desirable.
What We Offer
- £16.00 per hour
- Permanent full-time position
- Supportive management team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Paid annual leave
Right to Work
Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Pay: £25,420.00-£35,968.77 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare??? (required)
Work Location: In person
