Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader recherche un Team Leader passionné pour guider une équipe au sein d'un foyer pour jeunes. Le candidat idéal aura un diplôme en soins résidentiels et de l'expérience dans la direction d'équipe. Cette fonction exige un engagement envers le bien-être des jeunes ayant des besoins complexes, dans un environnement enrichissant et collaboratif.

Benefits

Formation et développement professionnel continu

Contrôle DBS payé

33 jours de congé

Assurance vie et plan de pension amélioré

Plan de santé

Accès à des programmes de leasing de voiture et de vélo

Réductions employé via Perkbox

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en leadership d'équipe dans un environnement de soins.
• Passion pour améliorer la vie des jeunes avec des besoins complexes.
• Flexibilité et volonté de soutenir où nécessaire.

Responsibilities

• Promouvoir un environnement de vie stable et sûr.
• Coacher et soutenir une équipe de Support Workers.
• Gérer le soutien physique et émotionnel des jeunes résidents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Client:

Key Talent Solutions

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

? Contract: Permanent | Part-time – 32 hours per week (Shifts)

? Essential Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join a caring and committed residential team supporting children and young people aged 6–19 with complex needs, including profound communication difficulties, cerebral palsy, autism, and degenerative conditions.

This role is based at a well-established children’s home in Meldreth, offering a supportive and enriching environment where young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a stable, safe, and nurturing home environment
• Lead, coach, and support a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
• Oversee the physical and emotional support provided to young residents, including attending health appointments, family visits, and community activities
• Support the induction, mentoring, and training of new team members
• Conduct supervisions, performance reviews, and manage team development
• Ensure effective planning and delegation of daily activities and individual support plans
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation
• Participate in on-call duties, sleep-ins, and waking night shifts as required
• Be prepared to engage in physical intervention and provide personal care when necessary

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in shift/team leading within a care environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of young people with complex needs
• Flexibility and willingness to support where needed

What’s in It for You

• Full training and continuous professional development
• DBS check paid by the employer
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Access to car lease and bike-to-work schemes
• Perkbox employee discounts
• Free parking on site

If you're ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and lead a team that shares your commitment to care, we’d love to hear from you.

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