Team Leader – Children’s Residential

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Salary: £15.50 – £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality care within a children’s residential setting. This role is central to ensuring the safety, well‑being, and development of children and young people, while leading and supporting a team of residential practitioners.

You will play a key role in creating a nurturing, structured environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, child‑centred care tailored to individual needs
• Support children in understanding and managing past experiences, emotions, and behaviours
• Act as an advocate for children and represent their needs in meetings and reviews
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to staff in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding situations
• Work directly with young people using therapeutic approaches and models
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation
• Support education, health, and social development of young people
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Attend care planning meetings, reviews, and strategy discussions
• Take responsibility as a keyworker, ensuring care plans and risk assessments are implemented and reviewed
• Ensure the home meets regulatory and legislative requirements
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and appraisal support to staff
• Support training, development, and onboarding of new team members
• Promote a safe, clean, and homely environment

Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications:
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Experience working in a children’s residential setting
  • Experience supervising or supporting staff development
  • Experience working in challenging, fast‑paced environments
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding practices
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of UK childcare legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and team management ability
  • Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
  • Understanding of childhood trauma and its impact
  • IT literacy and experience with care recording systems
  • Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

• Flexible working required, including sleep‑ins, weekends, and bank holidays
• Opportunity to participate in trips and holidays with young people
• May be required to support other homes within the organisation

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