Residential Team Leader

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LB Wandsworth Schools is looking for an enthusiastic Residential Team Leader to guide and oversee staff in their residential program. The ideal candidate will have experience working in children's care and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with both children and staff. You will benefit from a supportive team and a personalized induction program while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Personalised induction programme

A positive and supportive team

A staff wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care.
• Ability to coordinate and manage shifts.
• Previous leadership experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising staff within the residential provision.
• Providing support to children and young people.
• Coordinating shifts and ensuring quality care.

Skills

Team Leadership

Relationship Building

Understanding of Children's Needs

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

32 Hours per week (Tues to Fri 7am – 9am and Mon to Thurs 3pm – 9pm)

Term Time Only plus 2 Weeks (41 Weeks per year)

Start Date: ASAP

Do you want to make a positive contribution to a young person’s life?

Do you have a passion for enabling your team to reach its potential?

Are you committed to continuing professional development?

Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values its staff?

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and hard-working Residential Team Leader to manage and supervise staff within our residential provision.

As the Team Leader, you will play a vital role in the leadership and organisation of the team on the floor; enabling them to provide the best experience for the children and young people they are responsible for. The postholder will also have experience of coordinating and managing shifts within a residential or similar setting and possesses previous experience working with Children and Young People.

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in working within children’s residential care, a good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in a residential setting and an ability to build positive relationships with young people and staff. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a similar setting would also be an advantage.

Candidates must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) or be willing to undertake the qualification

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team
• A staff wellbeing programme

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 0208 7880107 to arrange an informal discussion.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

Completed applications should be emailed to: [e-mail]

You can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies

Closing Date: 29 June 2025 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 30 June 2025

Interview Date: 10 July 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible. We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way
London
SW19 6JB
Telephone: [phone]