Children's Residential Team Leader

SeeMeHired.com; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceptional Care is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to support and mentor staff in a children's residential setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of care for young people aged 8-17, delivering compassionate support and fostering a safe environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and numerous employee benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Paid training & qualifications

Structured progression & development plans

Length of Service Holiday Scheme

Long Service Award Voucher

Outstanding service employee award

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Gym membership & healthcare perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Over two years of experience in a children's residential setting.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift with high care standards.
• Support care planning and activities.
• Liaise with external professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Job description

Looking for a role that truly makes a difference? Join Exceptional Care and help transform young lives—every single day.

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

We’re a leading therapeutic children’s care provider in the Northwest, looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to support young people aged 8–17. We’re dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood.

Working with young people from complex backgrounds—including those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and learning/behavioural challenges—you will deliver high-quality, compassionate support that meets their unique needs.

What’s in it for you?

Paid training & qualifications in line with policies

Structured progression & development plans

Length of Service Holiday Scheme – Awarding 1 additional paid day per year up to 3 years

Long Service Award Voucher - £200 for 2 years, £400 for 5 years and £600 for 10 years

Outstanding service employee of the year award -£3,000 voucher based award

£100 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Gym membership & healthcare perks (Medicash)

Employee Assistance Programme

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Location: Leyland1, Exceptional Care Ltd, Malthouse Business Centre, 48 Southport Road, Preston, England, Lancashire, L39 1QR

Closing Date: 17th July 2025

Job Type: Full time

About the role

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.

You will contribute to Exceptional Care’s ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people. You’ll champion our Company values:
Professionalism Respect Integrity Development Equality

If you hold a Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People and have over two years of experience in a children's residential setting, then join us in this dynamic role where leadership, compassion, and care come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people – apply now and make a real difference.

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What you will need

Required criteria

• • 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 - preferred

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Exceptional Care

PRIDE in our work, our professionalism, our young people and our organisation.

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.

Our aim is to identify, understand and meet the needs of the individual Young People in our care. Exceptional Care believes that consistency in care is paramount to Young People with complex needs, to this end we are committed to developing and maintaining good communicative relationships with the Young People in our care.

At Exceptional Care, we are devoted to providing unparalleled healthcare and support services tailored to the unique needs of our community. With a deep-rooted commitment to excellence, our team of dedicated professionals strives daily to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every individual we serve.

Passionate about making a difference, we believe that exceptional care is more than just a service – it's a commitment to fostering trust, compassion, and resilience. Join us in our mission to transform lives, one exceptional care moment at a time.

At Exceptional Care, we pride ourselves on cultivating an environment where our employees feel valued, heard, and inspired. Recognized as a great place to work, our organisational culture promotes professional growth, fosters collaboration, and encourages continuous learning.

We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

We believe that when our team is empowered and passionate about what they do, it resonates in the exceptional care they provide. With a focus on work-life balance, mutual respect, and inclusivity, we're not just building a team, but a family dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan and/or pension

Gym membership or wellness programs

Free parking

Open office

Company retreats

Long service recognition

Employee Recognition Scheme

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