Children's Residential Team Leader

Belmont Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Therapeutic working environment

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Team Leader for Children's Residential Care in Manchester. You will lead shifts, support the Registered/Deputy Manager, mentor staff, and help ensure high-quality, therapeutic care in line with Ofsted standards.

Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Level 5 desirable), experience with SEMH/EBD/complex needs, full UK driving licence, enhanced DBS. 2-on-4-off shifts across multiple Manchester locations and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts in children''s residential care.
• Knowledge of SEMH/EBD/complex needs and therapeutic approaches.
• DBS update service and driving licence (where required).

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide direction to the staff team, acting as a positive role model
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies
• Build trusting, PACE-informed relationships with young people
• Support staff supervision, training, and development
• Ensure accurate records, reports, and documentation are maintained to Reg 44/45 and SCCIF standards
• Assist with on-call/emergency response as required by the home

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Behaviour support

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma (desirable)

Job description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care

Manchester | Multiple Locations | £33,000 - £35,000 per annum | 2 On, 4 Off

We are recruiting experienced Team Leaders for children's residential homes across Manchester, supporting young people with SEMH, EBD, and complex needs. These are permanent roles working a 2-on-4-off shift pattern, offering an excellent work-life balance alongside a competitive salary of £33k-£35k.

As Team Leader, you will support the Registered/Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, supervising and mentoring Residential Support Workers, and ensuring young people receive consistent, high-quality, therapeutic care in line with Ofsted standards and each child's care plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and provide direction to the staff team, acting as a positive role model
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies
• Build trusting, PACE-informed relationships with young people
• Support staff supervision, training, and development
• Ensure accurate records, reports, and documentation are maintained to Reg 44/45 and SCCIF standards
• Assist with on-call/emergency response as required by the home

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards) - Level 5 desirable
• Proven experience working with young people with SEMH/EBD/complex needs, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Full UK driving licence (essential for most locations)
• Resilience, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer:

• £33,000 - £35,000 salary
• 2-on-4-off shift pattern for excellent work-life balance
• Multiple home locations across Manchester
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive, therapeutic working environment