Supervising Team Leader in Childcare Residential Childcare · Crewe, Cheshire

Homesforsupport; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a team as a Team Leader in Residential Childcare where you'll lead and inspire staff while providing compassionate care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. This role offers professional growth, a supportive environment, and a competitive salary package, enabling you to make a significant impact on young lives.

Benefits

Private medical & dental insurance

Company Sick Pay

Discounts on leisure and gym memberships

Health & Well-being Programme

Access to a company pool car

Monthly rewards and bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, child-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and emotional support for children.
• Lead and supervise a team of childcare professionals.
• Promote independence by teaching life skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Lead & Inspire as a Team Leader in Residential Childcare!

Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Homes for Support, we’re looking for skilled and compassionate individuals to join our leadership and management team as Team Leaders in our Therapeutic and EBDResidential Children’s Homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support young people in a structured and nurturing environment, and develop professionally through continuous training and career progression.

About Homes for Support

Homes for Support provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities. Our well-structured and supportive environment ensures both our team and the children in our care can thrive. To support professional development, our two- to six-bedroom Residential Children's Homes are located close to our Head Office and in-house Training Venue in Crewe, Cheshire.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Team Leader, you should:

Have experience in residential childcare, Level 3 Diploma is Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care or equivalentand strong leadership skills

Be an excellent communicator and role model for staff and young people

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality child-centred care

Be confident in managing challenging situations and making informed decisions

Have the ability to support the development of young people in a structured, nurturing environment

Our team operates on a six-day rolling shift pattern: two days on (including sleep-ins), followed by four days off, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Your Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring the highest standard of care, safeguarding, and emotional support for children in our homes

Supporting young people with education, school attendance, and extracurricular activities

Promoting independence by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and cooking

Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of childcare professionals, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations

Advocating for children and working collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals

Managing home operations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to service development

Salary & Benefits

Salary: up to £33,108 (including sleep-ins, with additional enhancements available)

Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off (10 shifts/10 sleep-ins per month) with 14 daysof annual leave

Monthly rewards, bonus schemes & company events

Access to a company pool car for work-related transport

Private medical & dental insurance

️️ Discounts on leisure, gym memberships & retail

Discounted or free meals during shifts

️ Health & Well-being Programme with medical & dental cash-back

Company Sick Pay, Compassionate Pay, and increasing annual leave based on service length

Grow with Us

As part of our leadership and management team, you’ll have access to continuous professional development, training opportunities, and career progression pathways. We invest in our team, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a lasting impact on young lives!