Team Leader, Children's Residential Care – Medicash Plan

Portman Recruitment Limited; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash plan

Job summary

Portman Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Team Leader for a specialist short-breaks service in West Bromwich. The home supports children aged 5–18 with learning disabilities, autism and other needs, with up to three children staying at any one time.

Pay is £14.50–£15 per hour, plus a Medicash plan. Working alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, you'll lead Residential Support Workers, provide supervision, and help deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Clear communication and a calm, respectful approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and guide Residential Support Workers.
• Provide supervision and support staff development.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and training.
• Support rota planning to meet children's care needs.
• Work directly with children in daily routines, education, activities and life-skill development.
• Build trusting relationships and celebrate each child's achievements.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed.
• Guide staff in de-escalation and respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews.
• Work positively with families, social workers and other professionals.
• Support compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Recruitment

Training

Rota planning

Communication

Safeguarding

De-escalation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 leadership qualification (Desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Portman Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Team Leader for a specialist short-breaks service in West Bromwich. The home supports children aged 5–18 with learning disabilities, autism and other needs, with up to three children staying at any one time.

Pay is £14.50–£15 per hour, plus a Medicash plan. Working alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, you'll lead Residential Support Workers, provide supervision, and help deliver high-quality, child-centred care.