Residential Childrens Home Team Leader

Career Makers; Salford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Makers Inc. is seeking a Residential Children’s Home Team Leader in Salford to lead shifts and support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care for children and young people.

You will supervise staff, ensure safeguarding and compliant practice, and maintain accurate electronic records, while rota planning including sleep-in shifts. A Level 3 Diploma and proven leadership in residential childcare are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification
• At least 12 months of supervisory experience
• At least 12 months' residential childcare experience with challenging behaviour or complex needs
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant children's legislation
• Experience with electronic care recording systems; ClearCare training provided

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and allocate duties to ensure smooth running of the home
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to staff
• Ensure care plans are followed and individual needs are met
• Build positive relationships with young people and act as a role model
• Promote safeguarding and high standards of care
• Maintain accurate care records and electronic documentation
• Work with families, social workers and other professionals
• Support staff induction and development
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory standards
• Deputise for Registered Manager or Deputy Manager when required

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

ClearCare

Job description

Residential Children's Home Team Leader

Location: Salford, M6

Pay: £14.21 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, including sleep-in shifts

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, motivated and experienced Residential Children's Home Team Leader to join our team in Salford. You will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, leading staff to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can develop, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, allocate duties and support the smooth running of the home.
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to staff.
• Ensure children's care plans are followed and individual needs are met.
• Build positive relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
• Promote safeguarding, equality and high standards of care.
• Maintain accurate care records and electronic documentation.
• Work in partnership with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Support staff induction, training and development.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and regulatory standards.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum of 12 months' supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 12 months' experience in residential childcare supporting young people with challenging behaviour or complex needs.
• Good communication, organisational and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant children's legislation.
• Confidence using electronic care recording systems. Clearcare experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

What We're Looking For

A compassionate, resilient and reliable professional who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. You must be able to lead a team effectively, manage challenging situations and work flexibly on a rota basis, including sleep-in shifts.

Appointment is subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and qualification verification.