Team Leader (Preston) Embrace Care

Embracecare; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,220 - 39,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid annual leave

Fully funded healthcare support

Paid induction and leadership development training

£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Annual staff awards with prizes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Embracecare in Preston is looking for a dedicated Team Leader for their children’s residential home. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of up to £35,800 annually plus various employee benefits. As a Team Leader, you will supervise Support Workers and ensure high-quality, child-centred care for children with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities.

Join a caring and supportive organization focused on professional growth and making a positive impact. Embracecare offers clear career progression and numerous perks including annual pay reviews and loyalty bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role in children’s residential care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care standards.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure care plans and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to Ofsted-compliant practice.

Skills

Leadership

Caring approach

Understanding of safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care

Job description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Up to £35,800 per year / £14.50 to £15.25 per hour

• Preston
• Permanent, full-time
• UK right-to-work required - no sponsorship available

Our Values

• Compassionate Care
• Lifelong Careers
• Honest Communication

Make a meaningful difference in vulnerable children’s lives whilst advancing your leadership career in a supportive, growing organisation. Embrace Care is recruiting a full-time Team Leader for one of our Ofsted-regulated children’s residential homes in Preston, supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

As a Team Leader at Embrace Care, you will lead by example and play a vital part in creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environments where children feel valued, supported and able to thrive. Your guidance, consistency and leadership will directly influence positive outcomes for children and the development of your team.

Embrace Care is a growing specialist care provider. With a workforce of over 140 colleagues and continued sustainable growth planned into 2026, we are strengthening leadership structures, improving on-shift support and offering clear career progression within children’s residential care.

Contract Details

• Permanent full-time position
• Includes sleep-in duties

What We Offer

• Up to £35,800 per year / £14.50 to £15.25 per hour
• 28 days paid annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Annual pay reviews
• Loyalty bonuses of up to £32,000 over 10 years
• Free on-site parking
• Fully funded healthcare support (dental, eye care, physiotherapy)
• Paid induction and leadership development training
• Clear career progression with support to achieve Level 5 qualifications
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Annual staff awards with over £10,000 in prizes
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Your Role as a Team Leader

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Support Workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care
• Ensure care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures are followed consistently
• Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with daily operations in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
• Promote positive routines, independence and skill development for children and young people
• Model professional practice and provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to staff
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers and external professionals
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to Ofsted-compliant practice and quality assurance

What We Are Looking For

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role in children’s residential care
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, caring and consistent approach
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4/5)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care standards
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
• Reliability, resilience and the ability to lead by example

Why Work for Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care. You will be supported by an experienced management team, recognised for your leadership and given genuine opportunities to progress as we continue to grow. Our focus is always on stability, quality, positive outcomes and strong support for both children and our teams.