Residential Team Leader – Children’s Homes – Ref 7906

Proud to Care Devon; Tiverton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in children's care is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for their home in Tiverton. This role involves supervising staff, supporting children with complex needs, and creating a positive atmosphere. The position offers training and development opportunities, with a focus on enhancing children's life experiences.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, resilient, and dedicated individuals.
• Essential to have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Providing supervision for staff.
• Supporting children to achieve their personal goals.

Skills

Ability to engage and build positive relationships

Calmness in challenging situations

Adaptability

Job description

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of 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 Team Leader in one of our Children’s Homes based in Tiverton.

Working within the Children’s Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you can 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 to 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:

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

Personal qualities:

1. Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
2. Remaining calm in challenging situations.
3. Able to implement boundaries.
4. 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, raising 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 demonstrating 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 indicate your preference for 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 Holly Wilschere-Green for an informal discussion via email: [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on the 19th June 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 fulfill 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:

Part Time, 30 hours per week