Team Leader - Children's Residential

Service Care Solutions; Leyland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Leyland seeks a dedicated Team Leader for its children's residential home. This role involves supporting management, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality care for young people aged 11-18. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care and supervisory experience. This position requires flexibility for a 24/7 rota that includes shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins, along with a full UK driving licence. Career progression opportunities and ongoing professional development are provided.

Benefits

Career progression

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory or shift-leading experience.
• Flexibility to work a 24/7 rota including nights and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence, preferably clean.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered and Deputy Manager in the home's daily functioning.
• Lead shifts and supervise staff in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding practices.
• Coach and mentor team members to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

• ? Leyland | Full-time (40 hours per week, rota basis including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins)

Are you an experienced children’s residential worker ready to take the next step into leadership? We are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to support the management and development of a children’s home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for young people aged 11–18.

Key Responsibilities :

Support the Registered and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home

Lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment

Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices

Coach, mentor, and develop team members to achieve the best outcomes for young people

Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding policies, and organisational procedures

Requirements :

Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent)

Previous experience supporting young people in a residential setting

Supervisory or shift-leading experience

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and behaviour management strategies

Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)

Flexibility to work across a 24 / 7 rota, including sleep-ins and cover at other homes if required

What’s on Offer :

Career progression and ongoing professional developm...