Team Leader - Children's Services

Swanton Care; Manchester; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development

Funded qualifications

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer a friend £400

Job summary

Swanton Care in Salford is seeking a Team Leader for Children's residential services. You will lead a supportive care team, ensure high standards of care for children with complex health needs, and help young people learn and grow in a safe environment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or working towards it, a willingness to work across shifts, and a passion for empowering young people. The position offers 40 hours per week at £14.80 per hour, with a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care or currently working towards the qualification.
• Experience supporting children with complex health needs and a passion for high-quality care.
• Ability to commit to rota shifts and contribute to a positive, learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care team on shifts to support children and young people.
• Promote independence and learning through education and activities.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and respond to challenges calmly.

Skills

Kind, patient care

Positive attitude

Resilience under pressure

Team player

Strong communication

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different, full of learning, laughter, and the chance to genuinely change lives?

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and committed individuals to join our team supporting children and young people in residential care. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help young people feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.

• Successful applicants will need to have experience supporting children with complex health needs. As a member of the team you will need a real passion for providing a high standard of support that enables our children and young people to be as independent as they can, learn and develop through education and experience, stay healthy and most importantly, have a fun, fulfilling life.
• You must be available to commit to working across a variety of shifts on a rota basis and candidates it is essential you hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care or be working towards the qualification.

Position: Team Leader - Children's residential

Location: Salford, Manchester (M7 postcode)

Hours: 40 Hours per week

Pay: £14.80 per hour

We DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

About you

We're looking for someone who brings the right attitude and reflects our values above all else:

• You are kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people
• You have a positive outlook and bring energy, humour, and enthusiasm into your work
• You are resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges
• You're a great team player, but also confident working independently
• You have strong communication skills and can build meaningful relationships
• You're flexible and willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends

Whether you have experience or are completely new to the sector, if you have the passion and drive to learn, we want to hear from you.

At the heart of the ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE taken in the services.

'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'

This is a role where:

• No two days are the same
• You'll be constantly learning and developing
• You'll share real moments of joy, laughter, and achievement
• You'll make a genuine difference in young people's lives
• You'll be part of a close-knit, supportive team

From celebrating achievements to enjoying fun activities together, you'll build memories that matter - for both you and the young people you support.

What we can offer!

• Long service awards
• Opportunity for career development
• Funded qualifications
• Employee benefits app
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Life cover - you will be entitled to death in service benefit.
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Voice
• Monthly staff prize draw
• Refer a friend scheme - £400 each time a successful referral is made

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Number Four is a 4-bedroom home in Salford for young people with mental health needs. The home works closely with a psychologist, who supports the team to be able to offer a therapeutic environment for young people to enable them to express and manage their emotions and learn new coping skills which they can take with them to use in later life.