Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

1Four1 Recruitment Ltd; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

1Four1 Recruitment on behalf of a confidential care provider is seeking an experienced Team Leader to support a therapeutic children’s residential home in Ascot.

You will lead shifts, supervise Residential Support Workers, and promote a safe, nurturing, child-centred environment for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The role also involves safeguarding, care planning and liaising with social workers and therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare.
• At least 1 year in a senior or shift-leading role.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural or trauma-related needs.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts within the children’s residential home.
• Supervise and support Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs.
• Maintain accurate care records, daily logs and incident reports.
• Support care planning, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies.
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns in line with procedures.
• Liaise with social workers, therapists and education providers.
• Administer and record medication in line with policies.
• Assist with rota planning and shift cover.
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents where required.
• Act as lead staff member during manager absences when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader - Children’s Residential Care

Ascot | £17.07 - £17.50 per hour DOE | Full Time | Varied shifts including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins

A respected children’s residential care provider is looking for an experienced Team Leader to support the daily running of a therapeutic residential home for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress within children’s residential care. The role is being advertised by 1Four1 Recruitment on behalf of a confidential care provider committed to delivering safe, nurturing and trauma-informed support for young people.

Location

Ascot

Salary

£17.07 - £17.50 per hour depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shifts within the children’s residential home
• Supervise and support Residential Support Workers
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Support children and young people with emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs
• Maintain accurate care records, daily logs and incident reports
• Support care planning, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
• Promote safeguarding and report concerns in line with procedures
• Liaise with social workers, therapists and education providers
• Administer and record medication in line with policies
• Assist with rota planning and shift cover
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents where required
• Act as lead staff member during manager absences when necessary

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare
• At least 1 year in a senior or shift-leading role
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural or trauma-related needs
• Good understanding of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Strong leadership and communication skillsComfortable working varied shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
• Confident managing challenging behaviour appropriately
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Right to work in the UK

Compliance

This role will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 1Four1 Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.