Childrens Residential Team Leader

Embrace Care Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Healthcare support

Paid training

Career progression support

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Embrace Care Ltd is seeking a full-time Team Leader for a children's residential home in Preston. The position involves leading a team and ensuring high-quality care for children with complex needs.

The role offers £14.50 to £15.25 per hour plus additional sleep-in payments, alongside great benefits including healthcare support and clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role in children's residential care.
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, caring and consistent approach.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4/5 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure care plans and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support daily operations in an Ofsted-regulated home.

Skills

Leadership skills

Child-centred care

Safeguarding understanding

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Join a growing specialist care provider where your leadership directly impacts vulnerable children's lives.

Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

£14.50 to £15.25 per hour plus sleep ins (£70.00 per sleep in)
Preston
Permanent, full-time
Legal right-to-work documentation required upon hire

Our Values:

Compassionate Care Lifelong Careers Honest Communication

Embrace Care is recruiting a full-time Team Leader for one of our Ofsted-regulated children's residential homes in Preston, supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

As a Team Leader at Embrace Care, you will lead by example and play a vital part in creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environments where children feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Your guidance, consistency and leadership will directly influence positive outcomes for children and the development of your team.

Embrace Care is a growing specialist care provider. With a workforce of over 140 colleagues and continued sustainable growth planned into 2026, we are strengthening leadership structures, improving on-shift support and offering clear career progression within children's residential care.

Contract Details:

• Permanent full-time position


• Includes sleep-in duties

What We Offer:

• £14.50 to £15.25 per hour plus sleep-in payments (£70.00 per sleep in)


• Free on-site parking


• Healthcare support (dental, eye care, physiotherapy)


• Paid induction and leadership development training


• Clear career progression with support to achieve Level 5 qualifications


• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus


• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Your Role as a Team Leader:

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Support Workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care


• Ensure care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures are followed consistently


• Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with daily operations in an Ofsted-regulated children's home


• Promote positive routines, independence and skill development for children and young people


• Model professional practice and provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to staff


• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and external professionals


• Maintain accurate records and contribute to Ofsted-compliant practice and quality assurance

Requirements:

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role in children's residential care


• Strong leadership skills with a calm, caring and consistent approach


• Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4/5)


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care standards


• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people


• Reliability, resilience and the ability to lead by example

Why Work for Embrace Care:

At Embrace Care, we are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care. You will be supported by an experienced management team, recognised for your leadership and given genuine opportunities to progress as we continue to grow. Our focus is always on stability, quality, positive outcomes and strong support for both children and our teams.