Team Leader. Job in Haydock Education & Training Jobs

Nugent Care Ltd; Haydock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Blackbrook, St Helens, is seeking a Team Leader to manage daily operations at a secure children's home. The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, strong communication skills, and compliance knowledge. Benefits include competitive pay, training opportunities, and 30 days of paid leave. This is a fulfilling position that offers chances for career growth in a values-driven environment.

Benefits

Fully funded training opportunities

Life Assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced DBS check funded

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate core values treating everyone with dignity.
• Experience with electronic care records and audits.
• Strong communication and first-rate literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management to Childcare Workers.
• Develop individual care and risk plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of current childcare legislation

Experience with electronic care records

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Team Leader

Location: Blackbrook, St Helens

Role Description

We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Marydale Secure Children s Home. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and managing the daily operations of a secure residential setting for children and young people.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Provide direct line management and supervision to a small team of Childcare Workers.
• Develop and implement individual care and risk plans in partnership with referring authorities and therapeutic services.
• Ensure compliance with key regulations, including:
  • Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
  • Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF)
• Work a combination of early and late shifts on a rolling rota.
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputies in maintaining a safe, structured environment.

Experience & Skills for a Team Leader

You will demonstrate our core values treating everyone with dignity and showing courage in the face of challenging behaviour.

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Experience with electronic care records and auditing processes.
• Excellent administration and IT skills.
• Strong communication skills, including first-rate literacy and numerical ability.
• Knowledge of current childcare legislation and safeguarding practices.
• Working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection Framework and Children s Homes Regulations.

Hours: 38 hours per week (3 week rolling rota)

Benefits

• Fully funded training and development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits including Life Assurance, Medicash Scheme, Pension, Blue Light Card, and access to discounts.
• 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for and maintained on the update service.
• Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation

Our Values iACCORD

We live and work by our values:
Integrity Ambition Courage Compassion Optimism Respect Dignity
These guide everything we do, every day with heart, purpose, and positivity.