Team Leader - Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Rushden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Pension

Life cover

Job summary

Blossom House in Rushden seeks a Team Leader for Children's residential care. You will lead a small team, support young people with learning disabilities, and promote independence within a caring, safe home environment.

The role requires a real passion for making a difference, excellent communication, and flexibility to work across shifts, including evenings and weekends. NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is essential.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and genuinely care about making a difference to young people.
• Positive outlook and energy, with humour and enthusiasm in your work.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to support young people through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team across a residential setting.
• Ensure high-quality care for children and young people with complex needs.
• Promote learning, development and independence through structured activities and education.

Skills

Kind, patient, caring

Positive outlook

Resilient under pressure

Team player, capable of working alone

Strong communication

Flexible shifts including evenings and

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care

Job description

About The Role

Make a Real Difference – And Have Fun Doing It

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: Rusden (NN10 postcode)

Hours: 42 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

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

Blossom House is a newly renovated four bedroom “home from home” located in Rushden. Specialising in supporting children with learning disabilities to ensure they receive the best quality of care. We promote and encourage independence and provide opportunities to grow and develop. We are a highly experienced team with extensive knowledge in understanding the children within our care.