Children's Home Team Leader

purosearch; Middleton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

£50 birthday bonus

Annual length-of-service bonus (£100–£

£50 per sleep-in (up to 8 sleep-ins/mo

Time-and-a-half on bank holidays

Company pension

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Training to QCF Level 4 and ongoing 培训

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children’s Residential Team Leader in Middleton. The role involves leading shifts, supporting the Registered and Deputy Managers, and ensuring the home meets Ofsted regulations while delivering a high standard of care for children with EBD.

The post requires strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and a child-centred approach, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
• Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader position
• Previous experience supporting or supervising residential care staff
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to colleagues
• A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead shifts and provide direction, guidance and support to the residential care team
• Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people, supporting their individual needs and development
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
• Support staff through coaching, guidance and positive role modelling
• Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Help maintain a positive, consistent and therapeutic culture within the home

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Child safeguarding knowledge

Staff supervision

Outcome focus for children with EBD

Education

Residential childcare qualifications

Job description

Children's Residential Team Leader
Salary: £13.80–£14.30 per hour (£28,704–£29,744 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Location: Middleton, M24
Home Size: 3-bed EBD children's residential home

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.80–£14.30
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days' annual leave
• £50 birthday bonus
• Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
• £50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
• Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Company pension
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
• Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
• Further benefits to be discussed at interview

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
• Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader position
• Previous experience supporting or supervising residential care staff
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to colleagues
• A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead shifts and provide direction, guidance and support to the residential care team
• Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people, supporting their individual needs and development
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
• Support staff through coaching, guidance and positive role modelling
• Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Help maintain a positive, consistent and therapeutic culture within the home

Shift Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 1 day on, 2 days off
• Shift times: 10:00am–10:00pm
• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
• Up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated, subject to the home's operational requirements