Team Leader

Company: Silverbirch Holdings
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Location: St Albans
Job Description:

Salary: £17.10 per hour – £70.50 sleep-in rate

Children’s Residential Care – Team Leader – Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week | On-site | Sleep-ins (average of 1-2 sleep-ins per week)

Pay rate: Hourly rate of £17.10 and sleep-in rate paid at £70.50 per night.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?

We are looking for caring and committed Team Leaders to join our team in Silver Birch Care (Residential Services). This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered. You will help lead the team and create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a safe, supportive, and child-centred environment
  • Leading shifts and guiding care staff
  • Supporting care planning, record‑keeping, and reporting
  • Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
  • Promoting independence and positive outcomes for young people

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare
  • Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child‑centred practice
  • A positive, resilient, and committed approach
  • Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What We Offer

Build Your Career

  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands‑on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
  • 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • OnDemand GP access
  • A strong team culture where people support each other day‑to‑day

Work That Works for You

  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
  • Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
  • Team‑based working patterns

Be Part of Something Bigger

  • Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
  • A values‑led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially

The Essentials

  • Pension with NEST
  • Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
  • Long service recognition awards
  • On‑site parking (where available)
  • Relaxed dress code

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026