Team Leader - Children's Residential

Sgscare

Long Lee

Hybrid

GBP 34,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

We are seeking a Team Leader / Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker for a brand-new home due to launch in July 2025. Based in Keighley, you will work in a 2:1 staffing environment to provide day-to-day care for young people aged 6–12 with trauma backgrounds.

The role is full-time on a permanent basis with a salary in the range of £28k–£35k depending on seniority, plus sleep-ins and a welcome bonus where applicable.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
Completed or Enrolled on Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent, Level 3 in Health and Social is not equivalent)
A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Candidates on a Visa or who require sponsorship, please do not apply.

Responsibilities

Support young people day to day, building healthy relationships
Engage them in meaningful activities while maintaining routines and boundaries
Be a resilient, empathetic role model in a trauma-informed environment

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader / Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Keighley, BD22 7
Service: Children’s Home (2-bed)
Service Users: Young people aged 6–12 (EBD, trauma, neglect, CSE)
Staffing ratio: 2:1
Contract: Permanent, full-time (average 37 hours per week)

Essential requirements

You must have:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
Completed or Enrolled on Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent, Level 3 in Health and Social is not equivalent)
A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Candidates on a Visa or who require sponsorship, please do not apply.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a resilient, empathetic, and consistent role model who can help create a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment. You’ll support young people day-to-day, build healthy relationships, and engage them in meaningful activities (from crafts to cinema trips), while maintaining clear routines, boundaries, and high standards of care.

Salary and sleep-ins

Senior Residential Childcare Support Worker (Full Time)
Salary (includes 8 sleep-ins per month): £34,163 – £35,668 per annum

Residential Child Care Worker (Full Time)
Salary: £28,265 – £29,674 per annum
Sleep-ins: 1–2 per week (8 per month adds approximately £4,000 per year)

Pay per sleep-in: £50
Welcome bonus: £500 (where applicable)

Do not apply if any of the following apply

You do not have a full UK driving licence and access to a car
You only hold Level 3 Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent)
Your experience is only within healthcare (NHS/CQC) or early years/nursery settings
You require sponsorship (sponsorship is not available)
You have not worked in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home

Who you’ll be working for

You’ll join a small team launching a brand-new home in July 2025. The organisation is a well-established, values-led charity with a strong reputation across CQC and Ofsted-regulated services, committed to long-term growth and high-quality, child-centred care.

Benefits