Team Leader – Children’s Residential

Team Leader – Children’s Residential

Location: Leyland PR26

Salary: £29,600 plus additional £50 per sleep in (approx. 10 per month)

Shift pattern: Full‑time 40 hours per week on average. Includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑ins, and lone working. 2 on 4 off shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager and Assistant Manager in the day‑to‑day operation of the settled care home and provide cover at other homes if required.
• Ensure the physical, emotional and other needs of children/young people are met within a supportive, homely, professional and caring environment.
• Work within Government guidance, Ofsted regulations, local authority guidance and the Association’s policies and procedures to meet Quality Standards and achieve good outcomes for the young people.
• Achieve and maintain an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding for the home.
• Support the development of an organisational culture that places core values at the centre of all activities.
• Assist the Manager and/or Deputy Manager in home management tasks such as allocation of duties, recruitment, staff deployment, day‑to‑day supervision, and performance management.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11–18 in a residential social care setting.
• At least a Level 3 children’s social care/youth‑related qualification and a willingness to undertake further training and development.
• Experience dealing with stressful, difficult, and challenging situations appropriately and supporting staff in such situations.
• Knowledge of relevant child‑care legislation, government guidance, and best practice.
• Experience working effectively in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Understanding of strategies for managing challenging behaviour, including de‑escalation procedures.

Application Process

To apply, please call Ria at 0161 523 1556 and forward your most up‑to‑date CV.

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