Lead Residential Childcare Team

Sgscare; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling options

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card

Gym membership/wellness programmes

Wellbeing scheme

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Team Leader for a Residential Children's Home in Shrewsbury. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure care plans are delivered in line with trauma-informed practices and safeguarding requirements.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards) and at least 1 year in residential childcare; the company offers progression, training, a competitive salary (£38,849.56 pa) and full-time hours with sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and safeguarding
• Strong planning, organisation and communication
• Trauma-informed practice understanding

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to residential care staff.
• Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent, trauma-informed care.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards.
• Promote safeguarding, ensuring all procedures are followed and concerns addressed appropriately.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families and external agencies.
• Support the training, mentoring and development of new and existing staff.
• Contribute to home maintenance, records, budgets and reporting systems.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Sgscare is seeking a Team Leader for a Residential Children's Home in Shrewsbury. You will lead shifts, supervise staff and ensure care plans are delivered in line with trauma-informed practices and safeguarding requirements.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards) and at least 1 year in residential childcare; the company offers progression, training, a competitive salary (£38,849.56 pa) and full-time hours with sleep-ins.