Team Leader

Cambian Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s residential care organization is seeking a Team Leader in Brighton to support young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation. The role involves leading a team, providing care, and ensuring safety while maintaining high standards of practice. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a similar setting, along with strong leadership and emotional intelligence skills. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonuses and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with sleep-in bonuses

Fully funded training and ongoing professional development

Clear career progression pathway

Supportive management team

Chance to change lives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Children’s Residential setting required.
• Strong leadership skills essential for motivating and managing a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and support a team of residential care workers.
• Ensure the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with young people aged 10-17.

Skills

Leadership skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a specialist Children\'s Residential home that supports young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). This is more than a job - it\'s a chance to be a positive force in the lives of young people who need consistency, safety, and someone to believe in them.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? Do you have the strength, compassion, and leadership skills to guide a team through some of the most rewarding - and challenging - work in children\'s residential care?

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and support a team of residential care workers
• Provide structure and guidance in the day-to-day running of the home
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people aged 10-17
• Support the Registered Manager with audits, rota planning and safeguarding
• Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, recovery, and independence
• Ensure the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice

Requirements

• Experience working in a Children\'s Residential setting
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection

Benefits

• Competitive salary with sleep-in bonuses
• Fully funded training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression pathway
• Supportive and trauma-informed management team
• A chance to genuinely change lives every single day