Team Leader in Childcare

Homes for Support Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Team Leader for their Residential Children's Homes. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team to provide therapeutic care for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. With a structured environment, you will support young people's development and ensure the highest standards of care. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a unique shift pattern, continuous professional development, and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and access to a company pool car. Join us to make a meaningful impact on young lives!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Pool Car

Discounted Meals

Health & Well-being Programme

Monthly Rewards

Bonus Schemes

Annual Leave Increases

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communicator and role model for staff and young people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and emotional support for children.
• Lead and mentor a team of childcare professionals.

Skills

Residential Childcare Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Commitment

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Health and Social Care Equivalent

Job description

Lead & Inspire as a Team Leader in Residential Childcare!

Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Homes for Support, we’re looking for skilled and compassionate individuals to join our leadership and management team as Team Leaders in our Therapeutic and EBD Residential Children’s Homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support young people in a structured and nurturing environment, and develop professionally through continuous training and career progression.

About Homes For Support

Homes for Support provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities. Our well-structured and supportive environment ensures both our team and the children in our care can thrive. To support professional development, our two- to six-bedroom Residential Children's Homes are located close to our Head Office and in-house Training Venue in Crewe, Cheshire.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed as a Team Leader, you should:

Have experience in residential childcare, Level 3 Diploma is Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care or equivalent and strong leadership skills

Be an excellent communicator and role model for staff and young people

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality child-centred care

Be confident in managing challenging situations and making informed decisions

Have the ability to support the development of young people in a structured, nurturing environment

Our team operates on a six-day rolling shift pattern: two days on (including sleep-ins), followed by four days off, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Your Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring the highest standard of care, safeguarding, and emotional support for children in our homes

Supporting young people with education, school attendance, and extracurricular activities

Promoting independence by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and cooking

Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of childcare professionals, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations

Advocating for children and working collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals

Managing home operations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to service development

Salary & Benefits

Salary: up to £33,108 (including sleep-ins, with additional enhancements available)

Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off (10 shifts/10 sleep-ins per month) with 14 days of annual leave

Monthly rewards, bonus schemes & company events

Access to a company pool car for work-related transport

Private medical & dental insurance

️️ Discounts on leisure, gym memberships & retail

Discounted or free meals during shifts

️ Health & Well-being Programme with medical & dental cash-back

Company Sick Pay, Compassionate Pay, and increasing annual leave based on service length

Grow with Us

As part of our leadership and management team, you’ll have access to continuous professional development, training opportunities, and career progression pathways. We invest in our team, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a lasting impact on young lives!