Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
- Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Full-time | Permanent
- Salary: £14.50 - £18.50 per hour + sleep-in allowance
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to join our warm and welcoming
children’s home, supporting young people with emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD). At West Valley Home, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where
children can thrive.
As a Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in leading day-to day shifts, providing direct care, and ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, consistency, and
positive outcomes for our young people.
Your Role
- Lead shifts, ensuring all care and safeguarding standards are maintained.
- Provide guidance, supervision, and mentoring to Residential Support Workers.
- Support with care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies.
- Build trusting relationships with young people, promoting resilience, life skills, and independence.
- Maintain clear, accurate records and contribute to reports for reviews and inspections.
- Actively contribute to the home’s development and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards, regulations, and organisational policies.
- Shift pattern: (15-hour shifts) may be required to work additional hours when assigned
a sleep-in to meet the needs of the home.
Requirements
- Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, relevant legislation, and Ofsted frameworks.
- Leadership or shift-leading experience desirable.
- Resilient, empathetic, and able to model positive behaviour to young people and staff.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
- Hourly rate: £14.5–£ 18.50 + sleep-in allowance.
- Structured career progression and support towards Level 5 qualification.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
- Supportive, values-led working environment.
- Opportunity to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of young people.
Join us at West Valley Home and be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping children
overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
Apply today to take the next step in your career
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you require a sponsorship to work?
- Are you a minimum of 23 years old? (Safeguarding Reasons)
- Are you comfortable with working with children that display challenging behaviours?
Experience:
- In Children’s homes: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Fully Enhanced Clean DBS (required)
- Level 3 social care in children (required)
Work Location: In person
