Team Leader

Care First Recruitment Solutions LLP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Team Leader for a small children’s home supporting young people with special needs. The role involves leading a team, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children and experience in a residential setting. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Company pension and employee benefits scheme

Career progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential childcare setting is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Supervise staff and manage shifts.
• Support the Registered Manager and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People or equivalent

Job description

Residential Children’s Home Team Leader

Location: Lancaster

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,803.20 basic, with potential to earn up to £34,523.20 including sleep-in payments (£70 per sleep-in, average 6–8 per month)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join a small, family-feel residential children’s home supporting up to four young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

You will play a key role in leading the team, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where young people can thrive. Duties include supporting the Registered Manager, supervising staff, managing shifts, and ensuring the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted requirements.

Requirements:

Level 3 Diploma in Working with Children & Young People (or equivalent) – essential

Experience in a residential childcare setting

Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Benefits include:

Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Company pension and employee benefits scheme

Career progression potential

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

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