Team Leader, Residential Childcare (Children 8–17)

Sgscare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,796 - 36,948; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Award

Christmas Home Bonus

Christmas Meal

Ofsted Outstanding Bonus

Attendance Bonus

8–4 Shift Token (where applicable)

Double pay for Christmas Day worked

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Team Leader for Residential Childcare in Blackpool or Durham. This permanent role offers a salary of £35,796–£36,948 including sleep-ins, plus a 8:00am–11:00pm rota with monthly sleep-ins.

You will oversee a team caring for children aged 8–17 with EBD, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have Level 3/4 Residential Childcare qualifications or be working towards them and prior team leadership experience in an Ofsted-registered home.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home.
• Previous Team Leader experience is preferred.
• Qualifications required: Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, supporting Residential Childcare Workers.
• Help create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Work with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure high-quality care.
• Motivate colleagues and positively influence young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Sgscare is seeking a Team Leader for Residential Childcare in Blackpool or Durham. This permanent role offers a salary of £35,796–£36,948 including sleep-ins, plus a 8:00am–11:00pm rota with monthly sleep-ins.

You will oversee a team caring for children aged 8–17 with EBD, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding. The ideal candidate will have Level 3/4 Residential Childcare qualifications or be working towards them and prior team leadership experience in an Ofsted-registered home.