Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker (Team Leader)

Trusted Talent; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected childcare provider in Lichfield seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader) to lead shifts in a nurturing environment. You will ensure smooth operations, promote education, and support the well-being of children. Candidates must have experience in childcare, a Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, and a full UK driving license. This position offers competitive pay of £15-£16.50 per hour, benefits, and genuine progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime

Annual leave accrued

Bonus opportunities

Well-being support

Company pension

Management Development Pathway

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare settings is essential.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support colleagues in daily operations.
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care.
• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for supporting young people

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader)

We are seeking dedicated Senior Residential Childcare Workers to join our team in a 3-bedroom children's home in Lichfield. We now have permanent roles available, offering both day and night shifts, with excellent opportunities for progression within the service.

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader) is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable, therapeutically led home where young people are thriving and long-term staff progression is actively encouraged.

In this Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader) position, you will lead shifts, support colleagues, and help shape positive outcomes for young people through a nurturing PACE approach.

What You'll Do as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader)

You will act as a key leader within the home, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while delivering high-quality, child-centred care. This includes promoting education, independence, life skills, and emotional well-being.

As a key member of the team, the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader) will support record-keeping, develop Ofsted-required documents, manage safeguarding responsibilities, and maintain high operational standards around health & safety, medication, cleanliness, and professional conduct.

Salary, Pay & Benefits

• £15-£16.50 per hour, depending on experience
• No Sleep ins
• Enhanced overtime
• Annual leave accrued on average earnings
• Bonus opportunities based on home performance
• Well-being support, birthday gift, vouchers, Blue Light Card eligibility
• Free parking, casual dress, company pension
• Management Development Pathway with genuine progression opportunities

Requirements

• Experience working with children
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work 7:30-22:30 on a 1-on-2-off shift pattern including sleep-ins
• A genuine passion for supporting young people and improving their life chances

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker (Team Leader), we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and full Safer Recruitment vetting