Residential Team Leader - East Lancashire

Five Rivers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days annual leave per year

Company Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Blue Light Card

Professional Supervision

Ongoing Training and Development

Long Service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Refer a Foster Carer Bonus

Job summary

Life Change Care is seeking a full-time Team Leader for a residential children’s home in Lancashire. You will lead a dedicated team, supervise staff, and provide key support to young people aged 10–17 within a therapeutic environment.

The role requires passion for working with children and the ability to manage day-to-day needs, activities, and milestones. You will report to the Registered and Deputy Manager and contribute to safeguarding, supervision, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 diploma in residential childcare.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Must be over 21 to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the home team to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for young people.
• Co-ordinate care, participate in key-working with young people and staff, and support the Registered and Deputy Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

We are recruiting a full-time Team Leader to join our children’s homes based in Lancashire. Life Change Care offers a therapeutic environment for young people aged 10-17 upon admission, in a home which can accommodate up to 4 young people. We follow our trauma-informed emotional regulation (TIER) practice model, which is embedded in all our homes, and we are proud to be part of the Five Rivers Family.

As a Team Leader, you will be part of a team that provides a supportive and nurturing environment, promoting independence, safety, and well-being. You will support our young people by addressing their day-to-day needs, participating in activities, and celebrating milestones. You will be part of an established team that provides the care and support needed to transform children’s lives.

You will have experience working within a residential setting, particularly with young people with emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour and have a passion for working with children and young people.

You will support the Registered and Deputy Manager of the home by leading the team and regularly supervising, coaching, and key-working with our young people and staff.

Key Criteria

• You must hold your Level 3 diploma in residential childcare
• At least 2 years’ experience in a residential childcare setting
• Full Driving UK Driving Licence (desirable)
• Due to the age of our young people, you must be over the age of 21 to apply for this role

Hours

37.5 hours per week on a rota basis, this includes weekend, evenings and sleep ins

Why Life Change Care?

• 28 Days annual leave per year including bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Supervision
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Long Service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus

LCC Ltd, a subsidiary of Five Rivers, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.