Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Kts Group; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to support children and young people with complex needs in Meldreth. The role involves leading a residential team, ensuring a stable and nurturing environment, and overseeing care activities. With a strong focus on professional development, the position offers comprehensive training along with perks like holidays and health benefits.

Benefits

Full training and continuous professional development

DBS check paid by the employer

33 days' holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Health cashback plan

Access to car lease and bike-to-work schemes

Perkbox employee discounts

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Support Workers.
• Oversee the physical and emotional support to young residents.
• Ensure effective planning and delegation of daily activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Management, and Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

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