Residential Care Team Lead — Youth Support

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Team Leader for Lansdowne Secure Children's Home. You will lead residential support workers, coordinate shifts, and ensure engagement and wellbeing for residents aged 10–17 across the UK.

You will supervise safeguarding, respond to behavioural challenges, and deliver training and support to staff while upholding high professional standards in a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in residential care settings.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate shift rotas.
• Skills to support children with education and health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shifts for residential support workers.
• Oversee safeguarding and wellbeing of residents and staff.
• Provide training and ongoing support to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Shift planning

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Team Leader for Lansdowne Secure Children's Home. You will lead residential support workers, coordinate shifts, and ensure engagement and wellbeing for residents aged 10–17 across the UK.

You will supervise safeguarding, respond to behavioural challenges, and deliver training and support to staff while upholding high professional standards in a secure setting.