Team Leader - Children's Residential
13 days ago
Wednesbury
Job Title Team Leader – Children’s Residential Full Time | Shift Work Including Sleep-Ins The Opportunity We are recruiting a Team Leader to join a regulated children’s residential home, supporting children and young people with complex needs. This is a leadership role within a child-centred environment. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance. This is a responsible and rewarding position suited to experienced practitioners ready to step into leadership or established Team Leaders seeking progression. The Role Leadership & Team Management • Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers • Conduct supervisions and contribute to performance management • Model consistent, professional and reflective practice • Support recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development • Assist with rota planning to meet care needs Care & Support • Deliver high-quality, child-centred care • Support children with daily routines, education and life skills • Build trusting, appropriate relationships • Promote resilience, independence and positive outcomes • Contribute to a warm, structured and nurturing home environment Safeguarding & Professional Practice • Maintain a strong safeguarding culture • Ensure care plans and risk assessments are consistently followed • Support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning reviews • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards Partnership Working • Engage professionally with families, social workers and external professionals • Promote meaningful relationships and community involvement Essential Requirements • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • Enhanced DBS suitable for working with children and young people • Experience within a regulated children’s residential setting • Experience supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviours • Strong safeguarding knowledge • Ability to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins • Strong leadership and communication skills Desirable • Level 5 qualification in Leadership/Management (or working towards) • Experience conducting formal staff supervision • Full UK driving licence • Knowledge of behaviour management frameworks and risk assessment Ideal Candidate You are emotionally resilient and values-driven. You lead with integrity and consistency. You understand Ofsted-regulated environments. You balance compassion with structure and accountability. You are confident guiding a team while maintaining professional boundaries and safeguarding standards. What’s On Offer • Permanent, full-time position • Structured induction and ongoing training • Leadership development opportunities • Opportunity to progress within a regulated children’s service