Residential Team Leader – Salisbury, Wiltshire
Job Title: Residential Team Leader
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: £27,977 – £29,690 per annum DOE plus sleep-ins
Working Hour: 39 hours per week (average, rota basis)
️ Number of Sleeps Required: Approx. 2 per week
Pay Per Sleep: £50 per sleep-in (on top of salary)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs – 7 to 14, EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs
Qualifications Required:
QCF Level 3/4 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience in Years Required: Residential experience working with children
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Monday, 16th February 2026
Sponsorship is not available
️ Do not apply if you only hold HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications. Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s home will not be considered.
The Home:
Number of Beds: Small residential homes
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Type of YPs: 7–14 years old, EBD, Trauma, Complex Needs, Challenging Behaviour
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio
Who we are looking for…
✨ A committed and experienced residential professional ready to lead a team
✨ Someone who can build strong, supportive relationships with children
✨ Able to mentor, supervise, and develop newer team members
✨ Confident in managing shifts, safeguarding, and care planning
✨ Calm under pressure, values-led, and child-focused
Who you will be working for…
A specialist residential children’s care provider
Part of Five Rivers Family
Small, experienced teams in each home
Supportive leadership and training-focused culture
Focus on creating safe, nurturing, and structured homes for children
Why this Home & Company…
Progression Opportunity:
Qualification Opportunity:
Benefits:
30 days annual leave (22 days plus 8 bank holidays)
£50 per sleep-in allowance
Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
Employee Support Programmes and wellbeing services
Blue Light Card
On-going training and support from internal and external trainers
Eating as part of the family when on shift
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Long service and recognition schemes
Ethos:
Child-centred, therapeutic, and nurturing care
Respectful and inclusive environment for all children
Culture:
Supportive, collaborative, and team-focused
Strong focus on staff development, wellbeing, and career progression
Sponsorship is not available
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and want to progress your career within residential care, we encourage you to apply today.
Click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat:
[email protected]
Closing Date: Monday, 16th February 2026
