Team Leader - Children's Home

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to join a new residential home. The role involves supporting children aged 7 to 17 with learning disabilities, promoting their development, and ensuring high-quality care. Responsibilities include administering medication, maintaining records, and working alongside families and professionals. Candidates must have experience with children and hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare. This position offers a salary of £30,600 plus additional sleep-in payments, with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Must hold Level 3 in Residential Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support children with day-to-day routines, personal care, and activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reports.
• Administer medication and ensure all policies are followed.
• Take part in household duties and encourage independence.
• Act as a key worker and provide regular one-to-one support.
• Respond to emergencies and implement safeguarding procedures.
• Work in partnership with families, social workers, and professionals.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Northampton
Salary: £30,600 plus £55 per sleep ins
Hours: Eiither 7am-10pm or 8am-11pm, 3 shifts a week on a 3-week rolling rota.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Team Leader to join a new residential home, providing high-quality residential care to children aged 717 with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours.

About the Role

As a Team Leader you'll help create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and social development of the young residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with day-to-day routines, personal care, and activities
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reports
• Administer medication and ensure all policies are followed
• Take part in household duties and encourage independence
• Act as a key worker and provide regular one-to-one support
• Respond to emergencies and implement safeguarding procedures
• Work in partnership with families, social workers, and professionals
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people
• Must hold Level 3 in Residential Childcare
• Driving Licence is strongly favourable...