Care Team Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care provider in London seeks a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader to manage a dedicated team working with children and young people facing emotional or behavioral difficulties. The role includes ensuring high standards of care, supporting staff, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including additional holiday, pension contributions, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Opportunities for progression

28 days of holiday

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience supporting children or young people in residential care.
• Previous experience in a senior support role.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate a team of residential support workers.
• Ensure high standards of care are maintained.
• Manage shifts, rotas, and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Experience with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties

Leadership skills

Child safeguarding knowledge

Team management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Secondary education (GCSE or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader to join a well-established care provider offering residential and supported accommodation services for children and young people with emotional or behavioural needs.

As a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader, you will be leading a team that delivers high-quality care and support to young individuals within a residential setting.

This full-time role offers a salary range of up to £14.50 per hour with sleep-ins (paid at £50 per night) and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Leading, supporting and motivating a team of residential support workers

- Ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained across the service

- Overseeing the implementation and review of individual care plans

- Promoting the physical, emotional, and social development of young people

- Supporting staff through supervision, guidance and hands-on leadership

- Managing shifts, rotas and day-to-day operations effectively

- Liaising with external professionals and key stakeholders as required

- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with care standards

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Residential Support Worker,Keyworker, Support Worker,Childcare Worker, Care worker, Care Practitioner, Therapeutic Practitioner,Childcare Practitioner, Care Supervisor, Care Coordinatoror in a similar role.

- Must have experience of 3 years supporting children or young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, in residential care or similar environments

- Previous experience in a senior support role

- Possess Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, Childcare, or Sports Activities

- Clear understanding of safeguarding practices and child welfare legislation

- Able to manage challenging behaviour confidently and constructively

- Awareness of young people's needs and rights

- Secondary education (GCSE or equivalent)

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Additional sleep-in payment

- Enhanced pension contributions

- Funded DBS application

- Opportunities for progression and career development

- 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays

- Free on-site parking

This is a fantastic leadership opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker / Care Team Leader to help shape young lives and support a dedicated care team.

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