Team Leader - Residential

Leaders in Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a Team Leader for their therapeutic children’s home. You will support the Registered Manager and lead a team to provide high-quality care to vulnerable young people. The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in similar settings. This is an opportunity to make a real difference, with ongoing training and career advancement available.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £15.50-£17.50

Supportive management team

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a shift and supervise a small team.
• Child-centred approach in care provision.
• Ability to provide supervision and guidance to residential support workers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead shifts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding.

Skills

Experience working within a children’s residential EBD or therapeutic home

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Up to £17 P/H Hourly Rate | Established Home | Long Standing Management Staff | Commutable from Midlands

Leaders in Care are delighted to be supporting a respected not-for-profit organisation in recruiting a Team Leader for their 4-bed EBD / Therapeutic-Informed Children’s Home in Redditch. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for providing high-quality, nurturing, and therapeutic care that makes a real difference in young people’s lives.

• Sleep-in rate: £70 per night
• Shift pattern: 2 on / 4 off

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential support workers, ensuring consistent and therapeutic approaches are implemented.
• Lead shifts effectively, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and positive engagement of young people at all times.
• Work directly with children and young people to build trusting relationships and promote emotional stability, independence, and resilience.
• Oversee and contribute to care planning, keywork sessions, and the recording of progress and outcomes.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding and ensure all incidents or concerns are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support new staff through mentoring, training, and modelling best practice in line with the organisation’s values and ethos.

Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working within a children’s residential EBD or therapeutic home.
• Proven ability to lead a shift and supervise a small team.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and trauma-informed practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a child-centred approach.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of £15.50-£17.50 P/H
• Supportive, values-led management team with a focus on staff wellbeing and development.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for progression into Deputy or Registered Manager roles.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or existing Team Leader looking for the next step in your career within a nurturing and therapeutic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Nathan at [e-mail] or call 07401 281738 for a confidential discussion.