Team Leader – Residential Childcare

Completely Care; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in High Wycombe seeks a compassionate Team Leader for a rewarding position supporting young people with emotional and social difficulties. Responsibilities include managing care plans, supervising staff, and providing personal care. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce, supervisory experience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. The role offers a salary of £30,000 with significant benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Flexible parental leave packages

Pension with employer contribution

Discount eligibility with national retailers

Qualifications

• Must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role is essential.
• Strong commitment to supporting young people through challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and build positive relationships with young people.
• Lead case and care planning management for young people.
• Supervise and train staff team and volunteers.
• Administer personal care and medications.

Skills

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Supervisory experience

Experience with challenging behavioural needs

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reference No : CSTLHW Keywords : Charity, Young People, Learning Disability, Short Breaks, Social Care, Residential Childcare

• Permanent
• Posted 24 hours ago
• £30000 GBP / Year
• Closes : January 11, 2026

Completely Care

We are looking for a Team Leader to join the team working at a young persons short breaks project in High Wycombe, the salary is £30,000, this is a highly rewarding role with many benefits.

You will be passionate, committed, and resilient, we will be honest, the role can at sometimes be emotionally and physically challenging but it’s also fun and diverse. You will feel a huge sense of reward by being able to help, in the best way possible If this all sounds ideal, then, you are exactly who we are looking for.

You will help Young People by :

• Building positive relationships by providing emotional support to young people, with challenging emotional and social difficulties.
• Taking the lead with case / care planning management.
• Carrying out regular reviews of young people’s care notes of support.
• Supervising, supporting, and training the staff team / volunteers.
• Personal care, administration of medication and clinical procedures.
• Supporting all aspects of the children’s care, health and wellbeing.
• Going to EHC meetings also reviews, safeguarding conferences and court work.
• Deputising in the manager's absence.

Skills

• A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce Social Care Pathway / Residential Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a supervisory / management role.
• Experience in managing and prioritising work.
• A commitment to going that extra mile.
• Experience of working with children with challenging behavioural, emotional and complex needs.
• An excellent understanding of safeguarding.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training / development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

Development and Career Progression

• Work towards gaining your Level 5 Diploma, fully funded.
• Clear pathways for progression into roles such as Service Co-ordinator, Registered Manager or Area Manager.

Call Charlotte at Completely Care to apply on 01865 727751 email your CV to

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