Team leader Children's Residential Home

Belmont Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children’s services provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for a residential home. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team supporting young people aged 8-17 from complex backgrounds. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and development within the organisation.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid induction training

Employee assistance programme

Medicash

Cycle to work program

Free gym membership

Pension scheme

Length of service holiday scheme (up to 3 additional days)

GBP100 refer-a-friend scheme

Long service awards (GBP200-GBP600)

Outstanding service employee of the year award (GBP3,000 voucher)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supporting young people in a residential setting.
• Full UK manual driving licence preferred.
• Experience with emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan team activities on shift.
• Act as a key worker for young people, ensuring their needs are met.
• Supervise staff and mentor new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Support for Young People

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Job description

Job Opportunity: Team Leader - Children’s Residential Home

We are supporting an outstanding provider of children’s services in their search for a dedicated Team Leader. Join a rewarding team in Lancashire with the following permanent opportunity:

Available Role:

• Location: Children’s Residential Home - Rainford, St Helens
• Experience Preferred: NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent; minimum 2 years supporting young people in a children’s residential setting. Full UK manual driving licence (preferred).
• Role Overview: Lead and plan team activities on shift, supervise staff, and mentor new team members. Act as a key worker for young people, ensuring their medical, practical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Support children aged 8-17 from complex backgrounds with challenging behaviour and emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD) using a systemic therapeutic approach rooted in attachment theory. Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain high standards of care. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as the provider does not hold a sponsorship licence.
• Salary & Benefits: GBP37,360 plus GBP60 sleep-in rate (2 on, 4 off shift pattern). Benefits include comprehensive paid induction training, employee assistance programme, Medicash, cycle to work program, free gym membership, pension scheme, length of service holiday scheme (up to 3 additional days), GBP100 refer-a-friend scheme, long service awards (GBP200-GBP600), outstanding service employee of the year award (GBP3,000 voucher), employee of the month award, and paid Blue Light care for the first year.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for support, training, and development within the organisation.

This role is ideal for a passionate and experienced Children’s Home Team Leader. If you meet the requirements and are excited, please apply or contact Belmont Recruitment. If you know someone who may be interested, let us know—successful referrals will earn you a GBP250 bonus.