Team Leader

Portman Recruitment; Westbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Sleep-ins payments

Attendance allowances

Regional allowance

Welcome bonus

Loyalty bonus

Induction programme

Annual leave

Career progression

Flexible benefits

EAP & wellbeing

Medical cashback

Discounts

Meals on shift

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Portman Recruitment's client is seeking a Team Leader for a Children's Residential Home in the UK. You will supervise day-to-day care, lead the staff team, and deputise for the Deputy Manager when needed.

The role comes with a competitive package including base salary, sleep-in payments, allowances, robust induction, generous leave and progression opportunities. A Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care is essential.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• Ability to lead and develop staff in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day-to-day care of the young people.
• Manage and support staff team and operations.
• Promote positive relationships and safeguarding.
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care

Job description

Team Leader – Children's Residential Home

Salary: £41,680 - £48,944 per annum (assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep-ins per month)

Those Huge Small Victories

Working in our client's Children’s Homes means becoming an important part of a young person's everyday life. You'll be there through both the highs and the lows, helping children and young people rebuild their confidence, develop independence and create brighter futures.

Our client's homes support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with the aim of achieving the very best outcomes for every child in their care. As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in making positive changes, celebrating every milestone, no matter how small.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you'll support the day‑to‑day care of the young people while ensuring the home operates to the highest standards. You'll lead and support the staff team, promote positive relationships and be prepared to deputise for the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager when required.

This role would suit someone who is compassionate, resilient and able to inspire others while creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people.

What's on Offer?

Our client recognises the dedication of their employees and offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Base salary: £35,400 - £42,664 per annum
• Up to 3 sleep‑ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approximately £2,880 per year)
• Attendance allowance of up to £1,400 per year
• £2,000 Regional Allowance
• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (upon successful completion of probation)
• £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months' service)
• Comprehensive 4-week induction programme
• 7 weeks' annual leave
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including management development programmes
• Flexible benefits package with options to enhance holiday entitlement, pension and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Medical cashback scheme for healthcare expenses such as dental and optical costs
• High street discounts
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Modern, well‑equipped residential homes
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme (£1,000)

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A positive, proactive and team-focused attitude.
• Genuine compassion, empathy and commitment to supporting children and young people.
• The resilience to work in a challenging but rewarding environment.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (essential).

Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive induction programme, providing all the training and support needed to feel confident in the role.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is a leading provider of specialist education and residential care for children and young people with additional needs. They are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where employees are valued, encouraged to develop and given opportunities to progress their careers.

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.

Safeguarding

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by our client), satisfactory pre‑employment checks and an online search.

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.