Senior Children's Residential Team Leader – Therapeutic Care

Link Talent Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Team Building Days

Birthday leave

28 days annual leave

Funded qualifications

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Link Talent Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children's Residential Team Leader for a beautiful home in Crewe. You will lead a team delivering therapeutic care, supporting children aged 7-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and ensuring safe, nurturing daily routines.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, contribute to care planning and educational activities, and help develop resilience and life skills in young people within a supportive, child-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ senior experience in a young person’s residential setting.
• Level 3 residential childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Share in creating a therapeutic, caring environment for young people.
• Provide staff support and supervise daily team activities.
• Deputise for deputy manager when required.
• Roster management and supervise staff on shift.
• Develop programmes to improve progress and learning.
• Promote independent living and life skills.
• Plan activities and monitor risk and care plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Risk assessment

Communication

Life skills coaching

Education

Level 3 residential childcare or equivalent

Job description

Link Talent Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children's Residential Team Leader for a beautiful home in Crewe. You will lead a team delivering therapeutic care, supporting children aged 7-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, and ensuring safe, nurturing daily routines.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, contribute to care planning and educational activities, and help develop resilience and life skills in young people within a supportive, child-focused environment.