Lead a Trauma-Informed Children's Care Team

A wilderness Way; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set shift patterns including sleep-ins

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Paid Compassionate Leave from day one

Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and P

Medicash healthcare benefits, dental &

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Residential Team Leader to shape the care provided in the home. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure every child receives outstanding support every day, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Join a company committed to continuous professional development, trauma-informed practice and compassionate leadership. You will collaborate with families, schools and other professionals to help children thrive, build strong teams and

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in residential childcare, including supporting children with emotional, behavioural or complex needs.
• Bring leadership experience via coaching, mentoring or shift leadership.
• Be 21 or over due to regulatory requirements.
• Have right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role.
• Demonstrate resilience, sound judgement and a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure safe, consistent, high-quality care.
• Coach, mentor and support Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers.
• Champion trauma-informed care and nurturing environments.
• Ensure children's voices are reflected in care and support.
• Promote education, wellbeing and independence through everyday opportunities.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and records for high standards and compliance.
• Lead safeguarding practice on shift and support colleagues in decisions.
• Collaborate with families, schools, therapists and professionals.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement activities.
• Deputise for senior leaders and drive day-to-day operation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Mentoring

Decision making

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Children and Young People's Workforce qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Residential Team Leader to shape the care provided in the home. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure every child receives outstanding support every day, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Join a company committed to continuous professional development, trauma-informed practice and compassionate leadership. You will collaborate with families, schools and other professionals to help children thrive, build strong teams and