Copy of Team Leader – Young People

Semester.co.uk; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to lead a team in providing high-quality care and education for children with complex needs. The role involves supporting young people, ensuring safeguarding, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have leadership experience and a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care. The position offers competitive salaries and various benefits including a welcome bonus and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with enhanced rates

Industry-leading Sleep-In rates

£500 Welcome Bonus after passing 6-month probation

£1000 Refer A Friend reward

Two-week paid induction and ongoing training

Free DBS check

On-site parking

Meals on shift

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a residential setting.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and ensure smooth shift operations.
• Help children maintain relationships and support daily living activities.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Confidence

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

We are also recruiting a Deputy Manager due to expansion.

Location

UK Manual Driving Licence essential, plus a minimum of 2 years' experience supporting young people.

We seek experienced candidates to lead a team supporting children and young people in a residential home. Residential support roles involve long day shifts with sleep-ins overnight.

Our client offers high-quality residential care and education for children and young people with adverse childhood experiences, mental health conditions such as Autism, Social, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, and complex needs.

Role Overview

The Team Leader supports managers, ensures smooth shift operations, assigns tasks, and monitors completion. You will help children maintain and develop relationships, encourage community engagement, and support daily living activities. Safeguarding children, reporting harm, and maintaining hygiene standards are essential responsibilities.

Join a friendly, supportive team. Bring enthusiasm to support service users and take pride in your role.

Candidate Requirements

• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care
• At least 2 years' experience in a residential setting
• Leadership experience
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Ability to work long days and sleep-ins
• Confidence to support team performance

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salaries with enhanced rates for qualified applicants
• Industry-leading Sleep-In rates
• £500 Welcome Bonus after passing 6-month probation
• £1000 Refer A Friend reward (£250 at start, £750 after probation)
• Two-week paid induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS check, on-site parking, and meals on shift
• Referral bonus of £1000 per successful candidate

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check and Regulated Activity screening, including a barred list check.