Team Leader - Children's Residential (LD)

Super Hiring; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London is seeking a Night Team Leader. This role involves ensuring safety and support for children during the night while leading the team. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in care and relevant qualifications. The position offers 20% above sector average salary and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

36 days of training each year

Fully funded Level 3/5 Diploma opportunities

Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend & wellbeing support

Pension & bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years in SEN, residential, or learning disability care.
• Confident, calm leader with patience and resilience.
• Experience in modeling calm responses to aggression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night shift, ensuring routines and care plans are followed.
• Support hygiene routines and respond to children waking unsettled.
• Keep records accurate and handovers clear.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour support

Trauma-informed practice

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care

Job description

A Night Team Leader at SuperCare provides stability and leadership during the night. You'll ensure children are safe, staff feel supported, and any night‑time challenges – from aggression to distress – are managed calmly. You'll be the one who keeps things on track when the unexpected happens, giving guidance and reassurance to staff and children alike.

This home is rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted and is looking to maintain that record.

What You'll Do:

At night you'll combine leadership with hands‑on care, ensuring consistency across the team.

• Lead the night shift, ensuring routines and care plans are followed.
• Support hygiene routines and respond to children waking unsettled.
• Model calm responses to aggression or challenging behaviour.
• Keep records accurate and handovers clear.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for a steady leader who can bring structure, reassurance, and calm to the night shift.

• 3+ years in SEN, residential, or learning disability care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care (or equivalent).
• Confident, calm leader with patience and resilience.
• Skilled in behaviour support and trauma‑informed practice.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

Leadership at night comes with the same progression opportunities as during the day, alongside excellent benefits.

• Salary 20% above sector average
• Rota: 22:00-08:00, 2 nights on / 2 nights off
• 36 days of training each year, including leadership development
• Fully funded Level 3/5 Diploma opportunities
• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access
• Gym stipend & wellbeing support
• Pension & bonus scheme

Next Steps:

Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you'd like to find out more about the company and our values or mission please visit (url removed)