Team Leader - Children's Residential - Albrighton

Portman Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-In Allowance

Attendance Allowance

Seven weeks' holiday

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Medical Benefits

Staff Discounts

Meals Provided

Excellent Facilities

Recommend a Friend £1,000 referral

Job summary

Portman Recruitment, on behalf of a leading specialist provider of residential care and education for children and young people with SEMH, is recruiting a Team Leader for a Children's Residential Home in Albrighton.

As Team Leader you will supervise the care team, ensure high-quality, child-centred support, and work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain safe, therapeutic environments. There are strong progression opportunities and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the residential care team, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
• Provide direct, child-centred support to young people with SEMH and complex needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support young people in developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and positive behaviour support.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and organisational policies are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective communication across the team.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader – Children's Residential Home (SEMH) - Albrighton

Salary: £40,848 – £48,352 per annum (including allowances)
Basic Salary: £36,568 – £44,072 per annum
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Service: Children's Residential Care – Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Children's Residential Career?

Portman Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with our client, a leading specialist provider of residential care and education for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, to recruit a passionate and experienced Team Leader.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified children's residential professional who is looking to develop their leadership skills, progress their career and make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Our client is committed to creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where young people feel supported, valued and empowered to build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the children's residential home, providing both hands-on care and effective leadership to the wider staff team.

Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you will ensure that young people receive consistent, high-quality care while supporting colleagues to maintain excellent standards throughout the home.

You will also have the opportunity to deputise for senior management, gaining valuable experience that could support your progression into Deputy Management and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the residential care team, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
• Provide direct, child-centred support to young people with SEMH and complex needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support young people in developing confidence, independence and essential life skills.
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments and positive behaviour support.
• Provide guidance, encouragement and support to Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and organisational policies are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective communication across the team.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager when required.
• Support young people through both challenging situations and positive milestones, celebrating their achievements along the way.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient individual who has a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• A positive, proactive and supportive approach to teamwork.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma or complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or leading colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and positive behaviour support.

Salary & Excellent Benefits

Our client offers an excellent remuneration package, recognising the commitment and dedication required to support vulnerable children and young people.

Basic Salary: £36,568 – £44,072 per annum

Potential Total Earnings: £40,848 – £48,352 per annum, assuming good attendance and up to three sleep-ins per month.

Additional benefits include:

Sleep-In Allowance: £80 per sleep-in, with up to three per month (approximately £2,880 annually).

Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per annum.

Generous Annual Leave: Seven weeks' holiday.

Comprehensive Training: A fully supported four-week induction programme.

Career Progression: Excellent opportunities for internal promotion and access to a future managers' development programme.

Flexible Benefits: Options to tailor holiday entitlement, pension contributions and life insurance.

Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.

Medical Benefits: Healthcare cover enabling employees to reclaim costs for services such as dental and optical appointments.

Staff Discounts: Access to a range of high-street discounts.

Meals Provided: Meals available while on shift.

Excellent Facilities: High-quality, welcoming residential environments.

Recommend a Friend: £1,000 referral bonus.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client understands that supporting young people with SEMH needs requires patience, consistency, compassion and strong relationships.

You will be joining an organisation that values its employees, invests in their development and recognises the important role they play in helping young people achieve positive outcomes.

Whether it's supporting a young person through a difficult day, helping them achieve a personal milestone or encouraging them to develop new skills, your contribution will make a genuine difference.

This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career within children's residential care while benefiting from an excellent salary, generous annual leave and structured career progression.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. The cost of the DBS will be covered by the employer.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.