Residential Children's Home Team Leader

TieTalent; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 27,803 - 34,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus sleep-in payments

Regular Supervisions

Company pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Comprehensive training programme

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

A children's care service in Carnforth is seeking a Residential Children's Home Team Leader to oversee daily operations and support young residents. The role involves leadership, ensuring safety, and effective management of the home environment. Candidates must have a Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People, a full UK driving license, and a commitment to the welfare of vulnerable individuals. Competitive salary and benefits including sleep-in payments are offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager in managing the operations of the Home.
• Depute for the Registered Manager when not present at the Home.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Care

Crisis Management

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Residential Children's Home Team Leader
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Location: Capernwray, Carnforth
Salary: Basic salary of £27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to £34,523.20 with sleep in shifts.

We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Team Leader to join our established Residential Team at Bayview. You will work in one of our family‑style children’s homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day‑to‑day operations of the Home to progressively improve the lives of the young residents.
• Depute for the Registered Manager when not physically present at the Home.
• Support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for children and young people aged 8‑18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Help ensure homes are rated at least ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and contribute to continuous improvement of quality, image and reputation.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Manage rota, sleeping duties and on‑call arrangements and communicate concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People.
• Full UK driving license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus up to £6,720 in sleep‑in payments (average of 6–8 sleep ins per month at £70 per sleep in).
• Regular Supervisions
• Company pension
• Access to Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Wellbeing programmes via Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by ongoing CPD
• Promotion opportunities

Additional information

Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDUSTRY: Job opportunities in Childcare