Residential Childcare Team Leader - Lead & Develop Care

Key Health; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive management

Meaningful difference

Job summary

Key Health in Handsworth is seeking a Children’s Residential Team Leader to guide a dedicated childcare team. The role supports the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, delivering child-centred care to young people with complex needs, while providing daily leadership to Residential Support Workers.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in residential care, safeguarding expertise, and a passion for professional development.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience.
• Experience working with children and young people in residential care.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Coordinate shifts and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Deliver high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
• Guide staff with behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed and up to date.
• Conduct staff supervisions and support ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate care records and daily documentation.
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment and work with external professionals.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and organisational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Key Health in Handsworth is seeking a Children’s Residential Team Leader to guide a dedicated childcare team. The role supports the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, delivering child-centred care to young people with complex needs, while providing daily leadership to Residential Support Workers.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in residential care, safeguarding expertise, and a passion for professional development.