Residential Team Leader – Children’s Homes – Ref 7798

Proud to Care Devon; Totnes, Tiverton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic and resilient individuals for rewarding roles in children's homes. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs. You'll supervise shifts, support personal development, and create a nurturing environment. With flexible working options and opportunities for training, this role is perfect for those dedicated to making a difference. Join a team committed to enhancing life experiences and independence for children, and enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development support

Enhanced pay rates for weekends and nights

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children.
• Calm demeanor in challenging situations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shifts and support children in achieving personal goals.
• Create a positive atmosphere and engage in activities.

Skills

Engagement with children and young people

Calmness in challenging situations

Ability to implement boundaries

Adaptability and quick response

Education

UK Driving Licence

Business Insurance

Job description

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

We are currently recruiting for a number of vacancies across two of our Children’s Homes which are based in Tiverton and Totnes.

Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Children’s Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You’ll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Providing supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people to achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations.
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Pay and enhancements:

37 hours per week, plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year).

• Starting rate is £15.33 per hour, rising to £16.93 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £20.44 per hour, rising to £22.57 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £22.99 per hour, rising to £25.39 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £30.66 per hour, rising to £33.86 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forward if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

When completing your application, please ensure you indicate your preference for location(s) and working hours (full or part time).

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• We cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this post.

Please see the job description for full info about this position or contact Heidi Rowlinson-Jones for an informal discussion via email: [e-mail]

Interviews for these roles will take place on the 15th May 2025.

If you do not hear back within 7 days of the closing date, then you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

Full Time (37 hours) and Part Time (30 hours) roles available.