Children's Home Team Leader – Lead Care & Support

Resicare Alliance Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd. seeks a Team Leader for our Children's Residential home to lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers in delivering safe, nurturing, child-centred care.

Work with the Deputy and Registered Manager to guide the team in meeting complex needs and building resilience in children. You will lead supervision, handle recruitment and training, plan staff rotas, and ensure high-quality care plans and safeguarding practice.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people.
• Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference.
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, develop professionally and support staff development.
• Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers, providing guidance and supervision.
• Conduct regular supervisions and performance reviews.
• Model professional, reflective and consistent practice for the team.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
• Support rota planning to meet children's care needs.
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care alongside the team.
• Build trusting relationships with children and celebrate their achievements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed consistently.
• Provide guidance to staff on managing challenging behaviour and de-escalation.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Staff development

Flexibility

Safeguarding knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 leadership/management (Desirable)

Job description

Resicare Alliance Ltd. seeks a Team Leader for our Children's Residential home to lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers in delivering safe, nurturing, child-centred care.

Work with the Deputy and Registered Manager to guide the team in meeting complex needs and building resilience in children. You will lead supervision, handle recruitment and training, plan staff rotas, and ensure high-quality care plans and safeguarding practice.