Team Leader

CP Management Solutions LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in the UK seeks a Team Leader for their residential home. The candidate will lead and supervise support staff, ensuring high-quality care and safety for children. Flexibility for variable shifts is essential. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is essential.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to care staff.
• Ensure safety and positive development of children.
• Assist with staff supervision and daily reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Northampoton, NN2
Contract: Full-Time, Variable Shifts (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader to join our Children’s Residential Home. You will support the management team in leading and supervising a team of support workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people.

This role operates on a variable shift pattern across all 7 days of the week, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. A fixed shift pattern is not available, so flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to care staff on shift
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and positive development of children in your care
• Support the implementation of care plans and behaviour management strategies
• Assist with staff supervision, handovers, and daily reporting
• Promote a nurturing, supportive, and structured environment

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare – Essential
• Full UK Driving Licence – Strongly Favourable
• Previous experience in a residential childcare setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Willingness to work flexible, unsociable hours as required