Childrens Residential Team Leader

Belmont Recruitment; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a motivated Residential Child Care Team Leader to guide and support young people in a residential environment. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high standards of care and practice, promoting independence, and working closely with external professionals. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People and experience in a similar setting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Holiday scheme: earn an extra day per year

Gym membership and healthcare perks

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a children's residential or similar setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Residential Child Care Workers.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills among young people.
• Ensure care plans and safeguarding policies are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

Job description

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're currently recruiting Residential Child Care Team Leaders to join our dedicated teams across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and inspire others while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 8-17 within a safe, nurturing, and positive residential environment. You will lead a team of care staff, ensuring high standards of practice, consistency, and care delivery in line with organisational policies and regulatory requirements. You'll act as a role model for staff and young people alike—promoting emotional wellbeing, positive behaviours, and independence while working closely with external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Residential Child Care Workers.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, supervision, and mentoring to staff.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills among young people.
• Support those with complex behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Ensure care plans and safeguarding policies are consistently followed.
• Encourage engagement in education, hobbies, and community activities.
• Contribute to staff training, team meetings, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent) - essential.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a children's residential or similar setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear career progression and structured development plans.
• Holiday scheme: earn an extra day per year (up to 3 years).
• Access to gym membership and healthcare perks.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.

Contract Type

Permanent | Full-Time