Team Leader - Children

Health Recruit Network

Chipping Barnet

On-site

GBP 31,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Retention bonus

Refer a Colleague bonus

Overtime pay enhancement

Sleep-ins paid

Health & Wellbeing programme

Mentoring and professional development

Casual dress

Company pension

Cycle-to-work

Discounted or free food

Company events

Store discount

Job summary

Health Recruit Network in Barnet, London, is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a children's home and lead the day-to-day operations, ensuring trauma-informed, child-centred care.

You will support the Manager and Deputy, supervise staff, and build trusting relationships with young people, families and professionals to deliver high-quality care.

This full-time role offers a structured rota, with evenings and weekends, and salary up to 34,500, plus a range of bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving it.
An understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare.
A commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in leading and managing the home
Supervise and guide support workers
Help maintain consistent, high-quality care and a nurturing environment
Build meaningful and trusting relationships with young people
Provide emotional and practical support
Help young people develop confidence and independence
Support young people to feel a strong sense of belonging

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent

Understanding of legislation/regulatory frameworks in residential childcare

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Job description

Team Leader - Children's Home

Location: Barnet, London

Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with overtime available

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Rota: Three-week rolling rota, including evenings and weekends

Sleep-ins: Up to 8 sleeps per month, paid at £60 per sleep

About the Role

We are working in partnership with a specialist children's residential care provider to recruit a Team Leader to join their home in Barnet.

The home provides care and support to children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The team takes a trauma-informed, child-centred approach, creating a safe and supportive environment where young people feel valued and able to develop.

As a Team Leader, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the home. You will support the Manager and Deputy Manager, provide guidance to the support team and help ensure that the young people receive consistent, high-quality care.

About You

Confident in guiding a team and stepping up when needed
Committed to safeguarding and supporting the emotional and developmental needs of young people
Calm, compassionate and confident when managing challenging behaviours
Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals and families
Passionate about helping young people thrive and achieve their potential

Qualifications and Experience

Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards achieving it
An understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare
A commitment to ongoing professional development, including training, supervision and reflective practice

What the Role Involves