Residential Team Leader – Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Rushden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Pension

Life cover

Job summary

Blossom House in Rushden seeks a Team Leader for Children's residential care. You will lead a small team, support young people with learning disabilities, and promote independence within a caring, safe home environment.

The role requires a real passion for making a difference, excellent communication, and flexibility to work across shifts, including evenings and weekends. NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is essential.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people.
• Positive outlook and energy, with humour and enthusiasm in your work.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team across a residential setting.
• Ensure high-quality care for children and young people with complex needs.
• Promote learning, development and independence through structured activities and education.

Skills

Kind, patient, caring

Positive outlook

Resilient under pressure

Team player, capable of working alone

Strong communication

Flexible shifts including evenings and

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care

Job description

Blossom House in Rushden seeks a Team Leader for Children's residential care. You will lead a small team, support young people with learning disabilities, and promote independence within a caring, safe home environment.

The role requires a real passion for making a difference, excellent communication, and flexibility to work across shifts, including evenings and weekends. NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is essential.