Team Leader - Children's Homes

The Witherslack Group; Crook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep ins paid at £80 per sleep ins

7 weeks holiday

4-week induction on Care Academy

Referral scheme £1,000

Meal provisions

Progression: Aspire future managers

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools and employee support

Medical cover

Beautiful working environments

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a capable Team Leader for our Children’s Homes in Crook. You will guide day-to-day care for young people, supervise staff, and step in for senior managers while upholding high standards of care and safeguarding.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, compassion, and resilient leadership within a demanding environment. Applicants should have a Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification, a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months, and a positive,

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and team spirit.
• Honesty and empathy.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.
• Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Take care of our young people day to day, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories.
• Support and oversee the staff team.
• Operate at high standards and be prepared to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers.
• Relate and build relationships with young people.
• Provide leadership that inspires colleagues.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Job description

Team Leader - Children's Homes

2026-09-17T00:00:00

Location: Crook, Durham, GB, DL15 8

Application Deadline: 2026-12-16T19:02:07.883

Salary: £39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month.

Overview

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well-rounded adults — an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Responsibilities

• Take care of our young people day to day, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories.


• Support and oversee the staff team.


• Operate at high standards and be prepared to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers.


• Relate and build relationships with young people.


• Provide leadership that inspires colleagues.

What We Do for You

• Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664.


• Bonuses: Up to 3 sleep ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep, approximately £2,880 per year, plus attendance allowances up to £1,400 per year.


• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy.


• Holiday: 7 weeks holiday.


• Progression: Many team leaders and managers have been promoted from within; potential to join our Aspire future managers programme.


• Flexible benefits package, including options to adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance.


• Wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.


• Medical cover for optical, dental, and other health-related expenses.


• Meals provided while at work.


• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.


• Referral scheme offering £1,000 bonus per successful referral.


• Inclusive environment celebrating diversity, respecting all backgrounds and needs.

Candidate Requirements

• A positive attitude and team spirit.


• Honesty and empathy.


• Resilience to handle challenging situations.


• A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months.


• Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification.

Training & Development

Begin as a Team Leader with our Care Academy, including 4 weeks of training with WG professionals.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Witherslack Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and they truly belong. We embrace neurodiversity and celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible, and we support you through any adjustments needed during the process and in the workplace.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For more details, including the full job description, person specification, and policies, please refer to our official materials.

£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month.
Those huge small victories
Working in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Get out what you put in
Youll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, youll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you
We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary youll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group plus you could join our Aspire future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while youre at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our homeshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You dont need experience, but there are a few things well be looking for from you: A can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which youve held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Childrens Residential Care qualification Youll start life as a Team Leader by joining our Care Academy 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UKs best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Are committed to creating an environment where