Children's Residential Team Leader

Purosearch Ltd; Crook; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Salary progression

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Funded Diploma

DBS check included

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Team Leader in Crook. You will oversee high quality care for children and young people in a residential setting, build trusting relationships, and lead a supportive team.

The position offers a choice of contracts: 36 hours at £24,336 per year or 48 hours at £33,696 per year, with induction, funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, 28 days annual leave (plus birthday off) and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and young people in residential care.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and support daily living activities.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and independence for young people.
• Support children during challenging situations with a calm, therapeutic approach.
• Assist with daily routines, personal care, and recreational activities.
• Complete care records and residential documentation accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming home environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to meet individual needs.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Work flexibly across day, night and weekend shifts as part of a rota.

Skills

Child care experience

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Residential Team Leader

Location: Crook, DL15
Salary: £24,336 per annum (36-hour contract) | £33,696 per annum (48-hour contract)
Home Size: 4 Bed LD Home

Benefits

• Salary of £24,336 per annum based on a 36-hour contract
• Salary of £33,696 per annum based on a 48-hour contract
• 12-hour day and night shifts
• Sleep-in payments of £73 per sleep (where required)
• Annual Partnership Share Scheme
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme with specialist training providers
• Fully supported 6-month induction
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already qualified)
• 28 days annual leave, plus your birthday off each year
• Additional paid stand-down days for exceptional performance
• Enhanced annual leave with long service (1 additional day after 2 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Company pension
• Casual dress
• Free Enhanced DBS
• Opportunity to work within Good and Outstanding Ofsted-rated homes
• Excellent opportunities for internal career progression, with many Team Leaders and Managers promoted from within

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children and young people in a residential setting (preferred)
• Positive, resilient and empathetic approach to supporting children and young people
• Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children with complex needs
• Ability to build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model
• Experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism or Learning Disabilities (desirable)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) (preferred), or willingness to complete a fully funded qualification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
• Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months (preferred)
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
• Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and online safeguarding checks

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting
• Build positive, trusting relationships and support young people through their day-to-day lives
• Promote positive outcomes, independence and emotional wellbeing
• Support children during challenging situations using a calm, therapeutic approach
• Assist with daily routines, personal care and recreational activities where required
• Complete care records, reports and other residential documentation accurately
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
• Carry out household duties, including cleaning and laundry, while modelling positive life skills
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to meet each young person's individual needs
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Work flexibly across day, night and weekend shifts as part of a rota