Team Leader- Children's Homes

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider for children is seeking a Team Leader for its children's homes in Ledbury. This role involves overseeing daily care and supporting staff in a challenging yet rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Care qualification, a positive attitude, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with young people. A comprehensive training program, competitive salary, and generous benefits are provided, including 7 weeks of annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Meals provided at work

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and experience working with children are desirable.
• Must have a UK driving license held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and support staff to meet high standards.
• Build relationships with young people through compassion.
• Deputize for the Registered and Deputy Managers when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Job description

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Team Leader- Children's Homes

Apply locations Wakefield | Full time | Posted Yesterday | End Date: August 29, 2025 (26 days left to apply) | Job Requisition ID: JR102683

Salary: £38,582 - £45,621, assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep-ins per month

Understanding the Impact

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through their highs and lows. Our team leaders help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. It’s a role filled with challenges and small victories that make a big difference.

Our homes serve young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our goal is to create the best outcomes for our residents. As a team leader, you will be motivated by making positive changes, no matter how small, and celebrating these moments.

Your Role and Responsibilities

You will oversee daily care, ensure smooth operations, and support staff to meet high standards. You’ll be prepared to deputize for the Registered and Deputy Managers. Building relationships with young people through compassion, resilience, and support is key. You will also provide leadership that inspires your team.

What We Offer

We reward your dedication with a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Base salary: £34,302 - £41,341
• Sleep-ins: Up to 3 per month at £80 each (~£2,880/year), Attendance allowance up to £1,400/year
• Induction: Full 4-week training on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ annual leave
• Career Progression: Opportunities for promotion and our ‘Aspire’ management program
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and insurance options
• Wellbeing support: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools
• Medical coverage: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Meals provided at work
• Facilities: Modern, well-equipped environments
• Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful colleague referral

Our Inclusive Culture

We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Our workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of the young people we support. Experience isn’t necessary—just a positive attitude, empathy, resilience, a UK driving license held for at least 12 months, and the Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification.

New team leaders will join our ‘Care Academy’ for four weeks of training with experienced professionals to prepare for supporting young people.

Join Our Leading Provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is fundamental. We’re committed to creating a respectful, valued, and accessible environment for all. We support children with various needs, including neurodiversity, and embrace individual strengths and experiences.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunities employer and will provide support during the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. For full details, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy, click here.

Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH

About Witherslack

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider for special education and care. Our mission is to make positive impacts in young people’s lives, celebrating the small victories that lead to big changes. We work with children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, communication difficulties, ADHD, and complex learning needs. We pride ourselves on our integrated model, excellent environments, and dedicated team.