Children's Home Team Leader — EBD & Safeguarding

Purosearch Ltd.; Bamford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Length-of-service bonus

Sleep-in pay £50/night

Bank holiday pay

Pension

Enhanced DBS provided

Training & development

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Senior Residential Care professional for a children\'s home in Bamford. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and support day-to-day operations to meet Ofsted standards while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare.

The role emphasises strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a child-centred approach, with opportunities for development and career progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader experience.
• Experience supervising residential care staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and Children's Homes Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide direction, guidance and support to the residential care team.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with day-to-day running of the children\'s home.
• Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements and Quality Standards.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, child-centred environment for young people.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and professionals, and contribute to audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisation

Decision-making

Education

Residential childcare qualifications

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Senior Residential Care professional for a children\'s home in Bamford. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and support day-to-day operations to meet Ofsted standards while prioritising safeguarding and child welfare.

The role emphasises strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge and a child-centred approach, with opportunities for development and career progression within the organisation.