House Leader (Team Leader) – Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Home – Eastbourne
Job Title: House Leader (Team Leader)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £17.64 per hour – £22.02 per hour
About The Role
We are looking for experienced and confident Support Workers to support the leadership of one of the most complex Children’s homes in Eastbourne. This service supports young people with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health needs, alongside learning disabilities. The role requires people who are highly experienced in Residential Childcare, capable of leading teams in high‑risk situations, and able to model calm, therapeutic practice in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and coordinate the staff team to ensure consistent care delivery
- Provide clear guidance and leadership during challenging situations
- Model calm, confident responses to complex behaviours
- Support and mentor staff within your team
- Ensure care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments are followed
- Maintain high safeguarding standards across the home
- Ensure accurate and timely recording and documentation
- Help create a stable, structured and therapeutic environment for young people
- Support Care Manager and Registered Manager in maintaining standards within the service
- Contribute to team culture, staff development and positive working relationships
- Support the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home
About You
We are looking for experienced Residential Childcare Professionals who can confidently lead teams. You should have:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Children’s Residential Care
- Strong experience supporting Young People who have Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviours
- Experience leading shifts, or supervising staff
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement
- Strong emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Working Pattern
We operate a consistent pod‑based rota to support a healthy work‑life balance. You can choose from:
Day Shifts: 1 day on / 2 days off – 07:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Night Shifts: 2 nights on / 2 nights off – 10:00 p.m. – 08:00 a.m.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Performance‑related bonus schemes
- Private healthcare
- 24/7 GP access
- Gym membership contribution
- Extensive training and CPD opportunities
- Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Wellbeing support
- Overtime enhancements
- Clear progression pathways
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to step into a leadership role, we would like to hear from you.
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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