Team Leader, Learning Disabilities Children's Home

Family Care Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and career progress

Access to Employee AssistanceProgramme

Standard contributory pension

Long Service Rewards

Job summary

Family Care Group in Formby is seeking a Team Leader to guide a residential childcare team within a learning disabilities home. You will support the Registered Manager, lead safeguarding, and ensure high standards of child‑centred care in a therapeutic model.

You will develop staff rotas, maintain records, build partnerships with families and professionals, manage budgets, and participate in sleep‑in duties. The role demands leadership, compassion, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• At least one year's experience in a children's residential care setting.
• Experience with children, young people or adults with learning disabilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and records.
• Decision-making under pressure and handling challenging situations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supervising the residential childcare team, promoting high standards of practice and professional development.
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective management and smooth running of the home.
• Preparing and managing staff rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare and safeguarding of all children and young people, responding promptly to any concerns.
• Contributing to care planning, reviews, meetings and assessments, ensuring children's individual needs are understood and met.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records, reports and documentation in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals.
• Ensuring that children are treated with dignity and respect, respecting individual abilities, identities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Supporting children with their personal care and physical needs, including moving and handling where required by their care plans.
• Managing delegated budgets and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Participating in sleep-in duties and providing on-call support as part of a rota.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where children develop independence, confidence and life skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Team supervision

Report writing

Budget management

On-call / sleep-in duties

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Tools

Job description

Family Care Group in Formby is seeking a Team Leader to guide a residential childcare team within a learning disabilities home. You will support the Registered Manager, lead safeguarding, and ensure high standards of child‑centred care in a therapeutic model.

You will develop staff rotas, maintain records, build partnerships with families and professionals, manage budgets, and participate in sleep‑in duties. The role demands leadership, compassion, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.