Children’s Home Team Leader – Lead Care & Safeguarding

Safer Hand Solutions; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known national children's care company is seeking a Children's Services Team Leader for their Telford residential home. The role involves leading and supervising care staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations while providing support to children. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of experience in similar settings. The position offers competitive pay, extensive training, and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Service

Pension contributions

Professional training and development

Well-being programme

Recommend a Friend scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Children’s setting.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Training in safeguarding and child-protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care staff in children’s residential home.
• Conduct staff meetings and performance reviews.
• Create and maintain care plans tailored to children's needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle challenging behaviors

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 Residential Childcare

Job description

A well-known national children's care company is seeking a Children's Services Team Leader for their Telford residential home. The role involves leading and supervising care staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations while providing support to children. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of experience in similar settings. The position offers competitive pay, extensive training, and multiple employee benefits.