Children's Residential Team Lead

WILDERNESS WAY; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

7 weeks leave

Compassionate Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Maternity Pay

Paternity Pay

Medicash health benefits

Life Assurance 2x salary

Diploma funded

Induction programme

Career progression

Discounts

Refer a Friend

Company pension

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Residential Team Leader to drive high-quality, trauma-informed care. You will lead shifts, mentor staff, and collaborate with families and professionals to help children reach positive outcomes.

You will oversee care plans, Safeguarding and audits while supporting a six-month induction and ongoing professional development. A Level 3 Diploma is required and a driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in residential childcare, including supporting children with emotional/behavioural/complex needs.
• Proven leadership experience in coaching, mentoring, shift leadership, or staff development.
• Be 21 or over due to requirements within children's residential care.
• Have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not offered).
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts to ensure safe, consistent and high-quality care.
• Coach and support Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers.
• Champion trauma-informed care and nurture environments where children can thrive.
• Ensure children's voices are heard and reflected in care and support.
• Promote education, wellbeing and independence in everyday activities.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and records to maintain high standards.
• Lead safeguarding on shift and support safe decision-making.
• Collaborate with families, schools and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement activities for outstanding services.
• Deputise for senior leaders and drive day-to-day home operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching & mentoring

Trauma-informed care

Regulatory compliance

Communication with families

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Residential Team Leader to drive high-quality, trauma-informed care. You will lead shifts, mentor staff, and collaborate with families and professionals to help children reach positive outcomes.

You will oversee care plans, Safeguarding and audits while supporting a six-month induction and ongoing professional development. A Level 3 Diploma is required and a driving licence is essential.