Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

SuperCare Residential; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential children's service provider in Eastbourne seeks a Day Team Leader to coordinate staff and provide consistent care for children with autism, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in managing challenging behaviours. This role offers competitive compensation, advanced training, and a clear path to management positions.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector norms

36 days of advanced training annually

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend and well-being support

Pension and bonus scheme

Free parking and communal cars

Qualifications

• Strong experience with autism, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities.
• Skilled in PBS, sensory regulation, and non-verbal communication.
• Confident in leading staff through incidents and supporting routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts and ensure staff deliver consistent care.
• Support young people with epilepsy, personal care, and communication difficulties.
• Model calm, safe responses to challenging behaviours.
• Ensure the use of PECS, Makaton, and visuals is consistent across the team.

Skills

Experience with autism

Experience with epilepsy

Experience with severe learning disabilities

Leadership

Emotional resilience

Job description

What You’ll Do

The children at our residential children's home in Eastbourne live with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, severe learning disabilities, and very limited verbal communication. Some are non‑verbal, while others use PECS and Makaton to express themselves. They need help with all personal care, medication, routines, and encouragement to take part in play and activities. At times, they present behaviours like biting, hair pulling, inappropriate touch, or self‑harm, and they need calm, consistent staff to guide them through. As Day Team Leader, you’ll coordinate your team, keeping routines consistent and staff supported while still providing direct care yourself.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts and ensure staff deliver consistent care.
• Support young people with epilepsy, personal care, and communication difficulties.
• Model calm, safe responses to challenging behaviours.
• Ensure the use of PECS, Makaton, and visuals is consistent across the team.
• Supervise and mentor Day Coaches and Seniors.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate with managers.
• Drive young people in and out of the community for activities and appointments.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with autism, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities.
• Skilled in PBS, sensory regulation, and non‑verbal communication.
• Confident in leading staff through incidents and supporting routines.
• Resilient when faced with self‑harm or challenging behaviours.
• Physically fit, proactive, and reliable.
• Patient and trauma‑informed.
• Must hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

• Salary 20% above sector norms.
• 36 days of advanced training annually.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma (if not already held).
• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.
• Gym stipend and well‑being support.
• Pension and bonus scheme.
• Free parking and communal cars to transport young people in and out of the community.
• Clear progression into Deputy Manager roles.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you’re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.