Team Leader - Children

Health Recruit Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Retention bonus

Sleep-ins paid

Health & wellbeing

Pension

Cycle-to-work

Discounted food

Company events

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is recruiting a Team Leader for a children's home in Barnet, London. You will support the Manager and Deputy Manager, guide the support team and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and young people with complex needs.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, a Level 3 in Health and Social Care Children and Young Adults (or willing to work towards it) and the ability to lead a team, with a 37.5-hour week, evenings and weekends, and occasional sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care Children and Young Adults, or equivalent.
• Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to residential childcare.
• 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.

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Legislation knowledge

PD commitment

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

• 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

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £34,500 per annum
• Quarterly performance bonus when the home is at full occupancy
• £500 retention bonus after 12 months
• £300 "Recommend a Colleague" bonus
• £2.00 per hour overtime enhancement
• Sleep-ins paid at £60 per sleep, with up to 8 sleeps per month
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme
• Employee mentoring and professional development
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Supportive and inclusive work environment