Team Leader - Children's Residential Services

Tudor Employment Agency; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Shift enhancements

Ongoing training and career progressio

Job summary

Tudor Employment Agency in Burton-upon-Trent is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee a children’s residential home. You will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing care while maintaining Ofsted compliance.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £29,000–£32,000 per year plus sleep-in payments and shift enhancements, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in residential childcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and supervise staff on shift.
• Conduct handovers, supervisions and staff development.
• Support care planning, risk assessments and key working sessions.
• Promote safeguarding and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with rotas, medication administration and health & safety.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals.
• Support admissions, referrals and transitions into the home.
• Use therapeutic approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours positively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Record-keeping

Calm under pressure

Child-focused approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Services

Location: Burton-upon-Trent
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum + sleep-in payments & shift enhancements
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (including days, evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Reports To: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home in Burton-upon-Trent. You will lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing, high-quality care while maintaining compliance with Ofsted and Children's Home Regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and supervise staff on shift
• Conduct handovers, supervisions and support staff development
• Support care planning, risk assessments and key working sessions
• Promote safeguarding and maintain accurate records
• Assist with rotas, medication administration and health & safety
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals
• Support admissions, referrals and transitions into the home
• Use therapeutic approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours positively

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience within residential childcare
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and Children's Home Regulations

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping abilities
• Calm, resilient and able to work under pressure
• Child-focused with a caring and empathetic approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Sleep-in payments and shift enhancements
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people