Team Leader £14.99 Dudley

Amber Mace; Dudley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dudley seeks a Residential Team Leader for a new Children's Learning Disabilities Service. In this full‑time role, you will manage shifts, support staff, and ensure exceptional care for children aged 3-18 with various learning and physical disabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings and strong leadership skills. Competitive hourly rate and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Fully paid induction

Ongoing specialist training

Free Enhanced DBS check

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting with complex needs.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Understanding of child development.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in achieving service objectives.
• Lead shifts and manage staff effectively.
• Plan and organize daily activities.
• Administer and audit medication.
• Communicate with non-verbal children using various tools.
• Support children's health and educational needs.
• Promote inclusion and community participation.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Communication skills

Empathetic and compassionate approach

Job description

Residential Team Leader – Children's Learning Disabilities Service

Dudley • £14.99 per hour • Full‑Time, Permanent

Claire at Amber Mace is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading care provider for an exciting new Residential Team Leader opportunity at a brand‑new Children's Learning Disabilities Service based in Dudley.

This is a fantastic chance to join a newly opened 8‑bedded service that provides exceptional care and support to children and young people aged 3‑18 with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs, and emotional or behavioural challenges.

If you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader with a passion for making a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step in your career and help shape a service that truly changes lives.

The Role

• Support the Manager and Deputy Manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the service.
• Lead and manage shifts, ensuring staff are supported and the needs of children are met at all times.
• Plan rotas and daily activities, ensuring appointments, routines, and delegated duties are well organised.
• Administer, order, and audit medication in line with care plans and policies.
• Undertake training to communicate effectively with non‑verbal children, using Makaton, PECS, Smart Box, or other tools.
• Support children with physical, emotional, behavioural, and educational needs, including specific health and medication requirements (e.g. PEG feeding, rescue meds).
• Act as a positive role model, promoting inclusion, independence, and community participation.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing environment where children are supported to reach their full potential.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team within a care setting.
• Understanding of child development and behavioural support strategies.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and compassionate approach to care.
• A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Full‑time, permanent position.
• Fully paid induction and ongoing specialist training, including child protection and health‑based competencies.
• Access to e‑learning modules and professional development.
• Free Enhanced DBS check (Adults and Children’s Barred List).
• Pension scheme and continuous career support.

Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a caring, supportive team dedicated to making a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

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