Team Leader - Learning Disabilities(Children)

Super Hiring; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the City of London seeks a passionate Day Team Leader. You will lead a dedicated team ensuring the wellbeing of children with learning disabilities. This role involves hands-on leadership, managing routines, and supporting staff. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 Diploma and experience in SEN or residential childcare. The position offers benefits including above-average salary, leadership training, and health support.

Benefits

Salary 20% above sector average

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access

Gym stipend & wellbeing support

Pension & bonus scheme

36 days of leadership training each year

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in SEN or residential childcare.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care (or equivalent).
• Confident in managing aggression and leading through challenges.
• Energetic, organised, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines and strategies are followed.
• Support children with hygiene, education, and active play.
• Guide staff in responding calmly to aggression or property damage.
• Maintain communication with families, schools, and professionals.
• Keep morale strong and ensure the team feels supported.

Skills

3 years in SEN or residential childcare

Confident in managing aggression

Energetic and organised

Compassionate leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

A Day Team Leader at SuperCare provides structure, energy, and leadership in a home where children are active, energetic, and sometimes physically aggressive. You’ll make sure routines are consistent, staff feel confident, and children are fully engaged.

You’ll balance being hands‑on with guiding your team, stepping in during incidents, and ensuring the day flows smoothly. It’s a role for someone who is as comfortable running up the stairs to redirect a child as they are sitting down to review a care plan.

This home is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and is looking to maintain that record.

You’ll lead your team with energy and focus, ensuring that children’s needs are always at the centre of the day.

• Lead day shifts, ensuring routines and strategies are followed.
• Support children with hygiene, education, and active play.
• Guide staff in responding calmly to aggression or property damage.
• Maintain communication with families, schools, and professionals.
• Keep morale strong and ensure the team feels supported.

What We’re Looking For

This role calls for someone who is both an active participant and a thoughtful leader, ready to guide others by example.

• At least 3 years in SEN or residential childcare.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care (or equivalent).
• Confident in managing aggression and leading through challenges.
• Energetic, organised, and compassionate.

Benefits Working at SuperCare

As a Team Leader, we’ll invest in your leadership journey while ensuring you have the wellbeing support you need.

• Salary 20% above sector average.
• Rota: 07:30‑22:30, 1 day on / 2 days off.
• 36 days of leadership training each year.
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access.
• Gym stipend & wellbeing support.
• Pension & bonus scheme.

Next Steps

Please apply for this role if you’re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you’d like to find out more about the company and our values or mission please visit (url removed)