Children's Residential Team Leader

SeeMeHired; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care home provider is seeking a Team Leader to oversee shifts and mentor new team members in Ormskirk. You will ensure high standards of care, support care planning, and engage in educational activities for young people aged 8 to 17. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 or 4 and experience in a residential setting. This position offers £14.50 per hour plus sleep-in pay, with a commitment to compassionate care and staff development.

Benefits

Paid training and qualifications

Career growth and ongoing support

Length of Service Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience supporting young people in a children's residential setting.
• Ability to mentor and support new team members.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (desired).

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift and ensure high standards of care.
• Support care planning and assessments.
• Organise educational and recreational activities.

Skills

Experience in children's residential setting

Mentorship of new team members

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Your role: As a Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in leading practice on shift. You will mentor and support new team members, oversee day-to-day operations, and act as the key point of contact for reporting to higher management. You'll conduct staff supervisions, provide progress updates, and raise any concerns related to team or young person dynamics, advising when management intervention may be needed. You will act as a Key Worker where necessary, taking primary responsibility for the care and development of a designated young person.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the shift and ensuring high standards of care and conduct at all times.
• Supporting care planning, assessments, and contributing to care reviews.
• Organising and participating in educational, social, and recreational activities, including outings and holidays.
• Liaising with external professionals and agencies alongside senior management.
• Ensuring accurate and detailed record-keeping, including delegating written tasks and signing them off as Team Leader.
• Promoting best practices in line with the home's Statement of Purpose (SOP) and company policies.

To be successful, you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
• 2 years' experience supporting young people in a children's residential setting

Desired criteria:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Exceptional Care is a children's care home provider based in the Northwest of England. We work with children from ages 8 to 17 years with complex needs. We believe that children spending time at Exceptional Care should find it an enjoyable experience, where the Young People can form positive attachments, giving them a sense of inner security, worth and adding to their emotional and physical well-being.

We offer a range of benefits, including paid training and qualifications, career growth and ongoing support, structured progression and development plans, and a Length of Service Holiday Scheme. We're dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood.

Location: Ormskirk | Pay: £14.50/hr + £60 sleep-in | Shifts: 2 on / 4 off

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Exceptional Care is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all employees and the young people in our care.