Residential Care Team Leader — Trauma‑Informed

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Gym membership / wellness programmes

Casual dress

Referral bonus

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Perks Card

Wellbeing Scheme

Job summary

Sgs-Care-Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a resilient Team Leader to supervise shifts in a Residential Children's Home, delivering trauma-informed care to young people with complex needs.

You will provide supervision to care staff, contribute to care plan development and reviews, and support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in daily operations. A full UK driving licence is required, and weekend and sleep-in shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards completion).
• Level 5 Leadership & Management desirable.
• At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare.
• Full UK driving licence required and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shifts confidently and lead the care team.
• Support the development and review of care plans.
• Provide supervision and guidance to residential care staff.
• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations.
• Demonstrate safeguarding knowledge and act as a role model.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Level 5 Leadership & Management desirable

Job description

Sgs-Care-Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a resilient Team Leader to supervise shifts in a Residential Children's Home, delivering trauma-informed care to young people with complex needs.

You will provide supervision to care staff, contribute to care plan development and reviews, and support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in daily operations. A full UK driving licence is required, and weekend and sleep-in shifts are expected.