Childcare Practitioner Team Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Birmingham seeks a Childcare Practitioner Team Leader to lead high-quality care for vulnerable children. Responsibilities include supervising staff, promoting well-being, and safeguarding children's welfare. Candidates must have experience in residential childcare, relevant qualifications, and a passion for supporting young people. This role offers full-time hours with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and behavioural management required.
• Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation essential.
• Team Teach trained or willing to obtain training.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-standard, child-focused care in home and community.
• Supervise and support staff teams during shifts.
• Safeguard children’s welfare, promptly addressing concerns.

Skills

Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or SEMH needs

Proven staff supervision and mentoring skills

Strong communication skills

Emotionally resilient

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Willingness to complete Level 5

Job description

Childcare Practitioner Team Leader

Location: NH Care Children's Residential Homes – Birmingham
Hours: Full-Time
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £13.48 - £14.55 per hour, depending of experience
Disclosure: Enhanced DBS Check with Child Barred List

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people? NH Care is seeking an empathetic and dynamic Team Leader / Childcare Practitioner to lead high-quality, child-centred care within our residential homes and education services.

About NH Care

NH Care operates five nurturing children’s homes and New Horizon Academy, an independent SEN/SEMH school for 11–16-year-olds. Based in Birmingham, we support children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioural challenges, empowering them to thrive in safe, respectful, and enriching environments.

The Role

As a key member of the care team, you’ll lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional care delivery aligned to each young person’s needs. You’ll promote independence, wellbeing, and life skills while fostering a culture of empathy, trust, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead high-standard, child-focused care in home and community
• Supervise and support staff teams during shifts
• Promote health, hygiene, and emotional resilience
• Facilitate leisure, educational, and life skills activities
• Administer medication and assist with therapy and health plans
• Safeguard children’s welfare, promptly addressing concerns
• Oversee behaviour management strategies including Team Teach
• Maintain accurate records and uphold data protection policies
• Lead and attend care planning, key working, and team meetings
• Contribute to home management—rotas, financial logs, cleanliness
• Liaise with families, professionals, and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities or SEMH needs
• Background in residential childcare and behavioural management
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); willingness to complete Level 5
• Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation
• Proven staff supervision and mentoring skills
• Strong communication skills (incl. Makaton or alternative methods)
• Confidence with ICT systems or willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence and flexible to travel
• Team Teach trained or willing to undertake training
• Emotionally resilient, adaptable, and passionate about continuous improvement
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and sleep-in duties

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gaby Howell, HR Manager, [e-mail]