Team Leader – Children’s Services
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester)
Salary: £29,494 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (with expected overtime to cover sickness and annual leave)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with complex needs
Qualifications Required: Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
Experience Required: Experience supporting children with complex needs
Employment Type: Permanent
Sponsorship is not available.
Do NOT apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
- You have qualifications only in Healthcare, NHS, CQC, or as a Nursery Practitioner
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
The Home
- Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
- Type of Young People: Complex needs
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a Children’s Residential Team Leader who is passionate about helping young people live fun, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.
You will:
- Lead the day-to-day running of shifts
- Provide emotional and practical support to your team
- Empower children and young people to achieve their goals
- Ensure high standards of care, safety, and professional practice
- Support and mentor Support Workers
- Commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota basis
You must share the organisation’s key values: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
Who you will be working for…
- A growing care provider with strong values and a commitment to developing staff
- Company size, number of homes, future plans and other services not stated
- A team that takes real PRIDE in the support they deliver
Why this Home & Company…
This is an employer that invests in your career, celebrates your success, and supports your wellbeing.
Progression & Qualification Opportunities
- Funded qualifications – earn while you learn
- Career pathways including Health & Social Care Apprenticeships (Level 3)
- Access to the in-house training and qualification centre (Swanton Educates)
Benefits
£400 Refer-a-Friend scheme
Recognition awards for going above and beyond
Long service awards
Employee benefits app with retail discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Pension (salary sacrifice)
Life cover
Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
Employee Voice events throughout the year
Ethos & Culture
A supportive, person-centred culture rooted in values that champion inclusion, compassion, and growth.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
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Location: Ashton-under-Lyne (Manchester)
Salary: £29,494 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (with expected overtime to cover sickness and annual leave)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with complex needs
Qualifications Required: Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
Experience Required: Experience supporting children with complex needs
Employment Type: Permanent
Sponsorship is not available.
Do NOT apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
- You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
- You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
- You have qualifications only in Healthcare, NHS, CQC, or as a Nursery Practitioner
- You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available
Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.
The Home
- Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
- Type of Young People: Complex needs
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a Children’s Residential Team Leader who is passionate about helping young people live fun, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.
You will:
- Lead the day-to-day running of shifts
- Provide emotional and practical support to your team
- Empower children and young people to achieve their goals
- Ensure high standards of care, safety, and professional practice
- Support and mentor Support Workers
- Commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota basis
You must share the organisation’s key values: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy.
Who you will be working for…
- A growing care provider with strong values and a commitment to developing staff
- Company size, number of homes, future plans and other services not stated
- A team that takes real PRIDE in the support they deliver
Why this Home & Company…
This is an employer that invests in your career, celebrates your success, and supports your wellbeing.
Progression & Qualification Opportunities
- Funded qualifications – earn while you learn
- Career pathways including Health & Social Care Apprenticeships (Level 3)
- Access to the in-house training and qualification centre (Swanton Educates)
Benefits
£400 Refer-a-Friend scheme
Recognition awards for going above and beyond
Long service awards
Employee benefits app with retail discounts
Cycle-to-work scheme
Pension (salary sacrifice)
Life cover
Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
Employee Voice events throughout the year
Ethos & Culture
A supportive, person-centred culture rooted in values that champion inclusion, compassion, and growth.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk
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