Residential Team Leader - Children'S Homes

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council seeks a dedicated practitioner to supervise shifts in Children’s Homes in Tiverton. The role involves leading staff, supporting children to achieve personal goals, and helping with daily life skills within a caring home environment.

You will implement life skills, organise activities, and foster a positive, engaging atmosphere. DBS checks and English fluency are required; driving and a valid licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
• No visa sponsorship for this post.
• DBS disclosure required.
• English fluency as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Support children and young people to achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and life skills.
• Strive for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Create a fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organise and take part in activities.
• Be proactive and innovative to engage.

Skills

Ability to drive

Engage with children

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

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.

Working within the Childrens 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 Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line 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.

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.

Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating 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 £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 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.

About us

• 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.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Essential

• 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.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised by Ofsted.
• Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.

Desirable

• D1 Bus Driver.
• Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Devon County Council, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DL, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.devon.gov.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Holly Wilschere-Green, [e-mail]

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Reference number: F0011-26-10838

Job locations: Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DL, United Kingdom; Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6GY, United Kingdom