Team Leader - Residential Children Home

Brook Street; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll oversee documentation, lead shifts, and ensure the wellbeing of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in children’s care, strong leadership skills, and previous experience in a residential care setting. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to impact children's lives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, Residential Care required.
• Experience in a residential care setting required, preferably in a Team Leader role.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee documentation completion, including chronologies and weekly reports.
• Lead shifts, ensuring engaging activities and wellbeing checks for residents.
• Address complaints and monitor residents' wellbeing and compliance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, Residential Care

Job description

Team Leader - Residential Children Home

Location: Hatfield

Salary: £15 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential children care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, placement plans, and weekly reports.
• Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and residents' sessions are effectively carried out.
• Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check‑ins.
• Facilitate engaging activities for children within or outside the center.
• Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the center.
• Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly family schedules and reports.
• Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs.
• Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets.
• Participate in the on‑call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, Residential Care.
• Experience: Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role.
• Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Licence: A full driving licence is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of children.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to a role where you can truly make a difference!