Nights Team Leader - Children's

Compassionate Care Group Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£14.90–£15.90/hour)

Sleep-in shifts £50

Up to 28 days holiday

DBS check and career development

Job summary

Compassionate Care Group in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to supervise support workers in a home for complex children and young people. You will ensure safety, care, and positive outcomes while modelling best practices in a supportive environment.

You'll lead care planning, supervise staff, and build strong relationships with families and the MDT, including sleep-in duties as required. The role demands experience with trauma-informed care and a compassionate, flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience with complex/challenging children.
• Experience with emotional/behavioural issues and complex needs.
• Nuturing, supportive, and able to enable positive outcomes.
• Experience with behaviours that challenge people.
• Excellent organisational and creative thinking abilities.
• Effective communication, active listening, and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in children.
• Resilience in difficult challenges.
• Strong problem-solving; flexible and creative approach.
• Calm under pressure and follow procedures.
• Willingness to work rota including sleep ins.
• Must be over 25 years old and have a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language and hugs are currency.
• Oversee home operations and team in absence of First Line Manager.
• Model positive behaviours, lead by example for children and staff.
• Respect privacy and advocate for children's rights.
• Lead and evaluate care plans and risk assessments to meet needs.
• Support management with high-quality supervision and direction.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and MDT.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Creativity

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed care understanding

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Inspire and implement positive change in the lives of children who have experienced significant trauma.

We want you to join us on our journey to provide children with structure, purpose, and direction through the delivery of trauma-informed care. Providing safe, supportive environments where children heal and thrive.

Compassionate Care Group

Compassionate Care is a leading provider of diverse services throughout the UK, dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities. Our comprehensive offerings encompass supported living, residential emergency accommodation, and specialized step-down services for mental health care.

At Compassionate Care, our mission is to instigate profound and enduring transformations in the lives of both adults and children. We empower those under our care to embrace independence and lead fulfilling lives, always upholding principles of dignity, autonomy, and self-worth.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, we aspire to emerge as the most trusted and esteemed name in the care sector. We are resolute in our dedication to delivering reliable, compassionate support while setting unparalleled standards of service quality in the UK.

Join us at Compassionate Care and be a part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

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Team Leader Role Summary

To provide oversight of Support workers within the home, whilst working within a team providing care and support to complex children and young people, ensuring their safety and development of positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe haven where laughter is the language, and hugs are the currency.
• Oversee the operational running of the home and the team in the absence of the First Line Manager
• Role model positive behaviours and values, leading by example and inspiring our young people and the staff team.
• Respect our children's privacy and fight for their rights.
• Lead and evaluate the effectiveness of children's care plans and risk assessments, constantly striving to meet changing children's needs
• Support the management team in providing high-quality and person-centred supervision and direction to the staff team
• Form meaningful relationships with children, their families, and the wider MDT team.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with complex and challenging children.
• Experience of working with young people with emotional and behavioural issues and complex needs including challenging behaviours.
• A nurturing and supportive individual who provides children with high levels of care and support, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of working with children with behaviours that challenge people.
• Great organisational skills, being creative and able to think outside the box.
• Effective communication skills, excellent listening skills, and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of attachment and trauma in relation to children.
• Resilience when faced with difficult challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work flexibly and creatively to overcome challenges.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to think clearly and follow set procedures.
• Willingness to be flexible and work as part of a rota including sleep ins.
• Must be over 25 years old
• Must be a driver and have a clean driving license with no fault claims

Why Compassionate Care Group?

• Competitive Pay: Earn a salary of between £14.90 to 15.90, plus sleep-in shifts at a sleep-in rate of £50.
• Up to 28 days holiday pay
• Comprehensive Benefits: DBS check, career development, funded Care Certificate, employee assistance program, referral bonus, pension scheme, social events, and more!
• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in our brand-new Children's home.
• Positive Environment: Join our supportive and family-oriented team.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career with structured training and development programs.

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