Children Home- Team Leader

BRB Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression within organisation

Supportive management team

Job summary

BRB Recruit is assisting a Manchester-based children's residential provider to recruit an experienced Team Leader. This full-time role will support a Registered Manager, lead a team of residential support workers and help ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people.

You will supervise staff, manage shifts, oversee care plans, and collaborate with families and professionals. The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families (or equivalent), has

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or equivalent
• Experience in children's residential setting
• Experience leading staff
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to work varied rota including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins
• Commitment to improving lives of children and young people

Responsibilities

• As Team Leader, you will work with Registered Manager to run the home safely and effectively
• Provide guidance, supervision and day-to-day support to staff
• Maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment
• Support children and young people with individual needs
• Take responsibility for shifts and ensure care plans and routines are followed
• Collaborate with professionals, families and care team
• Assist with records and safeguarding procedures
• Lead by example and develop less experienced staff

Skills

Leadership experience

Residential childcare

Driving licence

Flexible rota

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families

Job description

Children's Residential Team Leader - Manchester

Salary: £32,000+ per year

Location: Manchester

Full-time | Permanent | Varied rota

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

We're working with a fantastic children's residential provider in Manchester who are looking for a confident and experienced Team Leader to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands residential childcare and is ready to take on more responsibility, support a team and play a key role in providing the best possible care for children and young people.

What you'll be doing

As a Team Leader, you'll work alongside the Registered Manager and wider team to make sure the home runs safely and effectively.

Your role will include:

• Supporting and leading a team of residential support workers
• Providing guidance, supervision and day-to-day support to staff
• Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment
• Supporting children and young people with their individual needs
• Taking responsibility for shifts and ensuring care plans and routines are followed
• Working alongside professionals, families and other members of the care team
• Supporting with records, reports and safeguarding procedures
• Leading by example and helping less experienced staff develop

What we're looking for

You’ll need:

• NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Previous experience working within a children's residential setting
• Experience of supporting or leading other staff
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required
• A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people

What's on offer?

• £32,000+ salary
• Full-time, permanent position
• Varied rota
• Opportunity to progress within the organisation
• Supportive management team
• A chance to take the next step in your residential childcare career

If you're already an experienced residential childcare worker and feel ready for a Team Leader position where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you