Residential Team Leader - Salisbury - Wiltshire

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

£50 per sleep-in allowance

Enhanced company pension scheme

Ongoing training and support

Employee Support Programmes

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd seeks a Residential Team Leader for their homes in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This fulfilling role involves supporting children aged 7-14 with their daily routines, educational needs, and personal development.

The successful candidate will work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring a supportive and positive environment. Essential qualifications include a Level 3/4 in Children and Young People, and a commitment to professional growth is vital.

The role offers a competitive salary with additional allowances for sleep-ins, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 3/4 qualification in Children and Young People.
• Experience in Residential Child Care is a plus.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development to achieve Level 4 diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with healthy routines and appointments.
• Help with schooling and household tasks.
• Update electronic records and support team development.

Skills

Full UK Driving license

Good written and IT skills

Effective communication with children and colleagues

Active listening

Ability to work both individually and in a team

Calmness in crisis situations

Commitment to professional development

Education

QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Residential Team Leader - Salisbury - Wiltshire

We are recruiting for a Residential Team Leader to join our Homes in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Our homes cater for children aged 7‑14 on admission. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Could you be someone who can connect with a child and change their life? If so, read on to find out more about this highly fulfilling job.

Your role as residential team leader will be varied and interesting while following a planned structure, so you know what to expect. You will support our young person to learn healthy routines, take them to appointments, help with schooling, complete household tasks, and update current electronic records. As a team leader, you will also be supporting the leadership team in developing the newer members of our team, taking part in supervision and career development.

We aim to ensure our children are safe, well‑parented, and raised in a happy home where they can flourish, learn, and give back the childhood they deserve. We create positive memories through laughter, fun, and love to help reduce challenging behaviours by teaching better ways to cope.

Our practitioners are experienced in working with children who have been traumatised by their past and understand the impact that parental rejection has on emotional development and needs.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a childcare professional. We source and deliver up‑to‑date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

You must hold your Level 3 to be eligible for this role.

Hours
On average, 39 hours a week, which typically includes two sleep‑ins per week, for which you receive an additional £50 payment per sleep‑in.

Why Five Rivers?

• 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays) annual leave allowance
• £50 per Sleep In Allowance (on top of the annual salary)
• On‑going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• We are committed to your development – we hold a Gold Investors in People Award
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light card
• Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Eating as part of the family when on shift
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Must have a Full UK Driving license.
• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Be calm in crisis situations and follow a shift leader's lead.
• QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young people is essential.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and achieve the Level 4 diploma in Children and Young people.

For more information, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team, [e-mail] or call 01722 435750 option 2.

We reserve the right to close the role earlier than that the advertised closing date.

Five Rivers Child Care 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 DBS checks.

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.

Experience

L3 in Residential Child Care / Children and Young peoples workforce.