Children's Residential Team Leader

Elwood Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A care and support provider in Wolverhampton is looking for a dedicated Team Leader to manage and lead a staff team in providing care for children with complex needs. You will promote positive outcomes and ensure safeguarding while receiving competitive benefits, including enhanced sleep-in rates and a comprehensive induction program. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £26,466 and £33,666 per year.

Benefits

Enhanced sleep-in rates (£60 per night)

Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime

Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment

Clear career development pathways

Comprehensive 2-week induction programme

Free DBS check

Free parking

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential children’s care is required.
• Flexible and resilient with a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and act as a positive role model.
• Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet care requirements.
• Lead daily shift planning and handovers.
• Supervise and mentor your team in line with Care Regulations.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confident, supportive team player

Kind, caring and resilient nature

Basic IT skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a West Midlands specialist provider of care and support for children and young people with mental health disorders, learning disabilities, complex needs, and emotional and behavioural difficulties EBD.

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for the children and young people in looked after care, while leading and supporting a dedicated staff team and being the driver of excellence.

To apply, you must:

• Have proven experience in residential children’s care
• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma specifically in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Be flexible, resilient, and passionate about making a difference and working towards company goals

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and act as a positive role model
• Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet care requirements
• Lead daily shift planning and handovers
• Supervise and mentor your team in line with Care Regulations
• Provide on-call support when required
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Ensure safeguarding is always a top priority
• Support with care planning, record keeping, and administering medication where appropriate
• Mentor and support residential children’s workers that you will oversee

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, supportive team player
• Kind, caring and resilient nature
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Why Join?

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. In return for your commitment, you’ll benefit from:

• Enhanced sleep-in rates (£60 per night)
• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime
• Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment
• Clear career development pathways and progression opportunities
• A comprehensive 2-week induction programme with training, shadowing, face to face and online modules
• Access to a wide range of free online training courses
• Free DBS check, free parking, and free meals on shift
• Pension scheme and referral bonuses

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

Up to £26,466 up to £33,666 per year with sleep-ins.

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

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