Children's Residential Team Leader
hace 20 horas
Liverpool
Location: Various UK Locations Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per annum + sleep-ins / benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Children’s Residential Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of a children’s home. This role is ideal for a senior support worker ready to take the next step or an established team leader looking for a new challenge. You will lead by example, support staff development, and help create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children and young people can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Act as shift lead, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the home, • Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in daily operations, • Lead, mentor, and support residential support workers on shift, • Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children and young people at all times, • Implement care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies, • Manage challenging behaviours in line with policies and therapeutic approaches, • Ensure accurate record keeping, reports, and handovers, • Contribute to staff training, inductions, and supervisions (where required), • Promote positive outcomes, routines, and independence for young people Essential Requirements • Experience working in a children’s residential setting, • Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, • Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care standards, • Ability to lead shifts and support staff effectively, • Confident in managing challenging behaviours, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards), • Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS check Desirable • Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare, • Experience working with EBD, trauma, or complex needs, • Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed care models What We Offer • Competitive salary with sleep-in payments, • Career progression opportunities into Deputy or Registered Manager roles, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Supportive management and a values-led organisation How to Apply To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact or submit your application via LinkedIn.