Team Leader

Medical Update Online; Irthlingborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Children's Care is seeking a Team Leader in residential childcare to guide and support a team delivering safe, child-centred care for children and young people in our residential home.

You will work with the Deputy and Registered Manager to lead the team, build resilience, relationships and a commitment to improving outcomes. The role welcomes experienced practitioners and those stepping into leadership with shared values.

Qualifications

• Leadership and staff supervision capabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting Residential Support Workers, providing guidance and supervision
• Conducting regular supervisions and performance reviews
• Modelling professional, reflective and consistent practice for the team
• Assisting with recruitment, induction and training of new staff
• Supporting rota planning to meet children's care needs
• Delivering high-quality, child-centred care alongside the team
• Building trusting relationships with children and celebrating their achievements
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed consistently
• Providing guidance to staff on managing challenging behaviour and de-escalation
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and reviews
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff development

Communication

Emotional resilience

Behaviour management

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 leadership/management qualification in residential childcare

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step into leadership within residential childcare? We're looking for a Team Leader to help lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers, delivering safe, nurturing, child-centred care to children and young people in our residential home.

About the Role of Team Leader, Children's Residential

As Team Leader, you'll work alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, guiding your team to meet the complex needs of children and helping them build resilience, form positive relationships, and achieve their individual potential. Every interaction is a chance to provide stability, encouragement and positive role modelling for children and staff alike.

This is a rewarding but responsible role that requires emotional resilience, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners with leadership potential, as well as those stepping into a Team Leader role for the first time who share our values.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating and supporting Residential Support Workers, providing guidance and supervision
• Conducting regular supervisions and performance reviews
• Modelling professional, reflective and consistent practice for the team
• Assisting with recruitment, induction and training of new staff
• Supporting rota planning to meet children's care needs
• Delivering high-quality, child-centred care alongside the team
• Building trusting relationships with children and celebrating their achievements
• Promoting and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed consistently
• Providing guidance to staff on managing challenging behaviour and de-escalation
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and reviews
• Building positive relationships with families, social workers and other professionals

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people
• Genuine motivation to work with children and make a positive difference
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to learn, develop professionally and support staff development
• Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Level 5 leadership/management qualification in residential childcare
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Experience working within a regulated residential care environment
• Experience supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviours
• Full UK driving licence

Our Values

We're looking for leaders who act professionally, respectfully and with integrity, who take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in their care. We value dependable people who bring consistency, positivity and accountability, and who help create confident, well-supported teams and safer environments for children.

If you're ready to step up and lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.