Team Leader Residential Childcare

AOB Recruitment; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AOB Recruitment is seeking a Team Leader for Residential Childcare in Rugeley. This full-time position involves supervising support staff, managing care and educational programmes for children, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining effective communication and safeguarding practices. Candidates should possess a QCF Level 3 Diploma in relevant care and have experience with children or young people with special needs.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in relevant care/children & young people or equivalent.
• Experience supporting educational/social development of children/young people with special needs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise implementation of individual programmes and enhance learning.
• Manage well-being and behaviour of children and young people.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QCF Level 3 Diploma in relevant care/children & young people

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader Residential Childcare, Rugeley

Client: AOB Recruitment

Location: Rugeley

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d32e630a4d59

Job Views: 48

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Full time 40 hours per week / £14.26 per hour + £50 per sleep-in payments

We have current vacancies in:

• Handsworth
• Selly Park
• Erdington
• Smethwick
• Cotteridge

Job Purpose:

Supports the effective delivery of education, care, and independence programmes for learners and young people through supervising support staff, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and quality standards.

Key Focus Areas:

• Safety
• Providing a quality service to young people
• Ensuring financial sustainability appropriate to the role

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the implementation of individual programmes, supporting teaching, social, and independence activities to enhance learning and development.
• Manage the well-being and behaviour of children and young people, handle immediate issues, and ensure proper follow-up and reporting.
• Support colleagues in maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders and refer issues to senior staff as needed.
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Ensure all actions comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and meet quality standards.
• Adapt proven techniques within the registered home environment.
• Ensure value for money for service users.

Knowledge / Education / Skills:

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in relevant care/children & young people or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• Experience supporting the educational and social development of children or young people with special needs.

Responsibility:

Leadership: No direct line management but indirect influence in the area of expertise; supervise staff on shifts and support care and education plan delivery.

Contribute to the development of children and young people, resolving issues and reporting incidents appropriately.

Budgets & Equipment:

Collective responsibility for equipment safety, petty cash, allowances, and medication administration as per policies.

Information:

Maintain confidentiality, security, and accuracy of records and data, ensuring compliance with organizational and statutory standards.

Communication & Interaction:

Engage in judgment-based communication, providing personal support and guidance, including pastoral care, with observational and listening skills.

Safeguarding:

Protect vulnerable individuals, adhere to safeguarding procedures, attend training, and respond to behavioral challenges appropriately.