Residential & Outreach Team Lead

Bedspace; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedspace Cheshire is seeking a Residential/Outreach Team Leader to guide a team across Cheshire East and West Pathways, including Chester and surrounding areas. You will support the Team Manager to maintain OFSTED standards and drive quality outcomes for young people.

You will lead, supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, run integrity audits, and ensure safe, compliant accommodation. A driving licence and enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to achieve within 2 years).
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential/outreach support for children or vulnerable adults.
• Strong knowledge of OFSTED standards and local authority statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day operations, ensuring OFSTED compliance.
• Lead and manage a team of Support Workers, providing supervision and development.
• Oversee staff rotas and maintain staffing ratios.
• Conduct internal quality audits and assist with inspections.
• Ensure accommodation safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage referrals and suitable placement matching for service users.
• Represent the service in external meetings and liaise with internal departments.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Bedspace Cheshire is seeking a Residential/Outreach Team Leader to guide a team across Cheshire East and West Pathways, including Chester and surrounding areas. You will support the Team Manager to maintain OFSTED standards and drive quality outcomes for young people.

You will lead, supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, run integrity audits, and ensure safe, compliant accommodation. A driving licence and enhanced DBS are required.