Team Leader - Childrens Residential

Elite Search Associates Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.50 per hour

£70 per sleep-in

2 on, 4 off shift pattern

Job summary

Elite Search Associates Limited is seeking a Team Leader for a children’s residential care setting in Nottingham. You will lead the staff team, ensure a safe, nurturing environment and work with professionals to support positive outcomes for young people who have experienced trauma.

You will bring experience in EBD settings, prior team-leader roles, and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s residential EBD setting.
• Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader experience.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willing to work towards it.
• Good understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide day-to-day guidance to the staff team.
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children to achieve positive outcomes in education, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are implemented effectively.
• Complete and oversee high-quality records and reports.
• Work in partnership with families and external professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Act as a positive role model with high standards of care and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care

Nottingham

£15.50 per hour | £70 per sleep-in

2 on, 4 off Shift Pattern

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Make Every Day Count.

Please Note: A Full UK Driver License and Vehicle is essential for this role.

We’re working with a small, values-driven children’s residential care provider in Nottingham that believes exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

This is more than just a Team Leader role. It’s an opportunity to help shape the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and significant challenges, while being part of a provider that genuinely values and invests in its team.

If you’re looking for an organisation where your voice is heard, your contribution is recognised and you can make a real difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As Team Leader, you’ll work alongside the Registered Manager to provide outstanding care and leadership within a specialist EBD children’s home. You’ll lead by example, supporting and developing the staff team while ensuring the children receive the highest standard of care in a safe, nurturing and structured environment.

You’ll be passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes and confident in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide day-to-day guidance and support to the staff team.
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children to achieve positive outcomes in education, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are implemented effectively.
• Complete and oversee high-quality records and reports.
• Work in partnership with families and external professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about children’s residential care and enjoys developing others while leading from the front.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working within a children’s residential EBD setting.
• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards it.
• A good understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for improving the lives of young people

Salary & Benefits

• £15.50 per hour
• £70 per sleep-in
• 2 on, 4 off shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, approachable management team.
• The opportunity to work for a provider that truly cares about both its young people and its staff.