Team Leader - Social Care
5 days ago
Winchester
Team Leader – Residential Children’s Home Location: Winchester, Hampshire Salary: £30,000–£34,000 + £50 sleep-ins Contract: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: 28 days’ holiday + birthday off, funded training, progression to Deputy Manager Our client, a small residential home for up to three children is seeking a Team Leader to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care and lead a team of Support Workers. You’ll oversee shifts, respond to incidents, support care planning, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Responsibilities of a Team Leader: - Lead and mentor staff, ensuring excellent standards of care - Provide senior cover across days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins - Build positive relationships using PACE and trauma-informed approaches - Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding and Ofsted standards - Support daily operations and liaise with external professionals Requirements - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare - Previous experience in residential childcare - At least 12 months previous experience in a Senior/Team Leader capacity - Confident supporting children with complex emotional/behavioural needs - Able to lead shifts and make sound decisions - Resilient, empathetic, and flexible Desirable: Senior/Shift Leader experience, Level 5 ambition, knowledge of PACE, full UK driving licence. What’s Offered - Strong career progression, including to Deputy ...