Team Leader - Children's Homes

Witherslack Group; Morebath; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins up to 3 per month

Performance bonuses

4-week induction

7 weeks holiday

Aspire progression program

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Meals provided

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Witherslack Group is seeking a Team Leader to support our children’s homes in the UK. You will supervise staff, ensure daily operations meet high standards, and deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required.

The role offers a base salary between £36,568 and £44,072 with extras including up to 3 sleep-ins per month, attendance allowances, a 4-week Care Academy induction, generous holiday entitlement and ongoing progression opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Leadership to support and deputise for senior staff
• Strong empathy and resilience when working with young people
• Ability to relate to and build relationships with young people

Responsibilities

• Support staff team and ensure home operates to high standards
• Prepare to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers
• Build relationships with young people and provide compassionate leadership
• Lead by example, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and welfare

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Job description

£44,348 - £51,852 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s 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

You’ll 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, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

We know you’re 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, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072


• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll 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, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,500 Responsibility Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)


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


• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll 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 benefits here


• 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 you’re at work


• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes here


• 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 everyone’s differences as that’s 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 don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll 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 you’ve held for at least 12 months


• This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children’s Residential Care qualification

You’ll 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 UK’s best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

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

Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH