Team Leader Children's residential

Espoir Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Espoir Recruitment is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a Children's Residential EBD Home in Bolton. You will lead shifts, mentor staff, ensure safeguarding, and help create a therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

Key responsibilities include incident reporting, maintaining Ofsted-ready records, and multi-agency collaboration to support positive outcomes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience leading shifts in a residential care setting.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate residential shifts to ensure safe, smooth operations.
• Support, supervise and mentor Residential Support Workers; promote a child-centred culture.
• Safeguard and promote welfare, respond to safeguarding concerns following procedures.
• Complete daily logs and records, ensure accuracy for Ofsted and audits.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Local Authorities and professionals in reviews and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Report-writing

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join our established Children's Residential EBD Home. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Team Leader to play a key role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties to achieve positive outcomes.

As a Team Leader, you will lead shifts, support and mentor staff, ensure safeguarding practices are upheld, and contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering outstanding care, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting the home's continued journey towards achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Shift Management

• Lead and coordinate residential shifts.
• Ensure the home operates safely and effectively during allocated shifts.
• Provide support, guidance and supervision to Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a positive, child-centred culture throughout the home.
• Support management in implementing policies, procedures and service improvements.

Supporting Young People

• Establish positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Encourage participation in education, training and recreational activities.
• Act as a positive role model at all times.
• Ensure each young person's care plan is implemented consistently.

Safeguarding

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Follow company and local authority safeguarding procedures.
• Manage incidents, missing-from-home episodes and behavioural challenges effectively.
• Ensure incidents are accurately recorded and reported.

Record Keeping & Compliance

• Complete daily logs, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Maintain high standards of recording in line with Ofsted requirements.
• Ensure children's files remain accurate and up to date.
• Support internal audits and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in preparing for Ofsted inspections and regulatory visits.

Multi-Agency Working

• Build effective relationships with external professionals.
• Liaise with Social Workers, Local Authorities, Education Providers and Healthcare Professionals.
• Attend reviews, meetings and planning discussions where required.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience leading shifts within a residential care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills