Lead Children's Therapeutic Home Team – Trauma‑Informed

1Four1 Recruitment Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

1Four1 Recruitment Ltd is assisting a confidential children’s residential care provider in Bracknell to recruit a Team Leader for a therapeutic home for children and young people. The role oversees daily operations, supports staff, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and lead on safeguarding, care planning and liaising with social workers while guiding a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and leadership roles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts within the children’s residential home
• Supervise and support Residential Support Workers
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs
• Maintain accurate care records, daily logs and incident reports
• Support care planning, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns in line with procedures
• Liaise with social workers, therapists and education providers
• Administer and record medication in line with policies
• Assist with rota planning and shift cover
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents where required
• Act as lead staff member during manager absences when necessary

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Shift coordination

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

1Four1 Recruitment Ltd is assisting a confidential children’s residential care provider in Bracknell to recruit a Team Leader for a therapeutic home for children and young people. The role oversees daily operations, supports staff, and ensures a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and lead on safeguarding, care planning and liaising with social workers while guiding a dedicated team.