Children's Residential Team Leader

SeeMeHired; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Long service awards

Employee of the Month/Year

Refer-a-friend bonus

Attendance bonus

Medicash healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym

Free parking

Job summary

Exceptional Care in the Northwest is seeking a Team Leader to guide shifts, mentor staff, and oversee daily operations within a supportive residential setting for children aged 8-17.

You'll liaise with management, conduct supervisions, and promote best practice in line with policies, while ensuring accurate records and fostering safe, therapeutic environments where young people can thrive.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People achieved within 2 years.
• 2+ years' residential childcare experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and maintain high standards of care.
• Support care planning, assessments, and reviews.
• Organise activities and outings for young people.
• Work with external professionals and agencies.
• Ensure accurate records and oversee documentation.
• Promote best practice in line with policies and SOP.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Staff mentoring

Record keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Children & Young People

NVQ Level 3/4 Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent

Job description

As Team Leader, you'll lead shifts, support and mentor staff, and oversee day-to-day operations. You'll act as the link to management, conduct supervisions, and step in as Key Worker when needed.

• Lead shifts and maintain high standards of care
• Support care planning, assessments, and reviews
• Organise activities and outings for young people
• Work with external professionals and agencies
• Ensure accurate records and oversee documentation
• Promote best practice in line with policies and SOP

INDHP

We require candidates to have gained NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People within 2 years of working in a children's residential setting.

• Level 3/4 in Children & Young People
• 2+ years' residential childcare experience
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
• 2 years' experience supporting young people in a children's residential setting
• Driving Licence

Join Exceptional Care, a leading therapeutic children's provider in the Northwest, supporting young people (8-17) with EBD and Challenging Behaviour. We're looking for compassionate, resilient leaders ready to create safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive, guided by our values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Equality.

What we offer

• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Length of service holiday increases - Awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month and Year awards
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £500)
• Attendance and Birthday Bonus
• Medicash healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free gym membership
• Free Parking