Team Leader - Children's Services

Courtyard Care; Warrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; 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

EAP

Employee Voice

Monthly staff prize draw

Refer a friend scheme - £400

Job summary

Swanton Care & Community Ltd is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for our children’s residential service in Warrington. The role focuses on compassionate, high-quality support to help young people learn, stay healthy and reach their potential, with a rota across shifts including evenings and weekends.

You will lead a small team in a six-bed service, working to create a safe, nurturing environment and to empower each young person through education, activities, and relationship-building.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Children's Care or working towards the qualification.
• Experience supporting children with complex health needs.
• Willingness to work across a rota including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the care team in a six-bed residential children’s service.
• Support children to be independent, engage in education, learn and stay safe.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff while ensuring high standards of care.

Skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Communication skills

Resilience

Patience

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: Warrington (WA2 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 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

Our Warrington service is a welcoming, six-bed residential home designed to support children with physical and learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment. The property is fully adapted and wheelchair accessible, with specialist features including wet rooms and overhead hoists to support individual mobility and care needs.

The home offers a range of thoughtfully designed shared spaces, including a large lounge, therapeutic room, reading room, sensory room and a generous garden area, giving children plenty of space to relax, learn and enjoy time together.