Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

TN United Kingdom; Brampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for a Residential Children's Home in Brampton. This role involves creating a nurturing environment for vulnerable children, applying therapeutic approaches to support their emotional and behavioral needs. You'll lead a small team, ensuring high standards of care while fostering resilience and independence in young people. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance

Annual leave entitlement

Company pension

Professional development opportunities

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Understanding of issues faced by young people in care.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare or social care.
• Experience with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small team of staff.
• Manage daily operations and provide support for key workers.
• Develop programs to improve children's progress.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team management

Child development knowledge

Education

Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma

Children and Young People's Workforce

NVQ Level in Health & Social Care

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Team Leader - Residential Children's Home, Brampton

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Client:

North Lakes

Location:

Brampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

Location: Headsnook, Brampton (as well as other locations in Carlisle)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Entry level salary: £X, with a potential to earn up to £Y in sleep-in shifts.

Experienced salary: £X, with the potential to earn up to £Y in sleep-in shifts.

Specific Hours: hours per week - shift pattern on rotation

We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Team Leader to join our services based in Carlisle.

North Lakes Children’s Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged Z. We improve the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of all the young people we work with.

The role of a Team Leader is to create a purposeful, caring, therapeutic, learning environment for our young people, applying high professional standards of care and support for their social, emotional, behavioral needs, mental health, and learning difficulties.

Your Attributes:

As a Therapeutic Residential Team Leader, qualities such as decisiveness, high attunement, and consistency will benefit the vulnerable children we care for. We welcome applications from experienced individuals who seek to deepen their therapeutic care knowledge and help develop the practice of others using the PACE model and Therapeutic Parenting approaches.

Can you inspire your team? Will you use curiosity and empathy to validate a child’s life story? Do you have an approachable leadership style?

Your ability to make key therapeutic interventions throughout the day will guide your team in adopting best practices. Recognizing trauma and understanding how it manifests within a child, along with knowledge of child development, will aid in their recovery, progression, and ability to live a full, independent, healthy life.

Are you…

• Ready to supervise and support the professional development of a small team of staff?
• Willing and capable of leading a shift, making well-judged decisions in line with care plans?
• Knowledgeable in therapeutic interventions and experienced as a key worker?
• Able to deputize for the Registered Manager during holiday periods?

Main duties:

• Provide support and advice for staff and manage daily team operations.
• Support and deputize for the deputy manager as needed.
• Carry out supervisions and support for key workers.
• Manage monies for activities.
• Oversee the daily needs of the children.
• Monitor and check staff duties.
• Participate in sleep-in duties as required.
• Develop programs to improve children’s progress and interaction.
• Link programs of study with recognized vocational qualifications.
• Work with young people in a caring, nurturing manner, building relationships based on trust and understanding.
• Support peer relationships and promote resilience and empathy.
• Encourage participation in educational, recreational, occupational, and social activities.
• Work as part of a team, providing support and encouragement to colleagues and young people.
• Use own initiative to progress therapeutic goals based on risk assessments, care plans, and emotional/behavioral plans.
• Help young people develop independent living and life skills.
• Prepare, implement, and review development programs and personal care plans.
• Induct new admissions and prepare young people for moving on.
• Assist children in recognizing and managing emotions.
• Recognize vulnerability and behavioral choices.
• Effectively liaise with outside partners and attend reviews and home visits.
• Adhere to current health and safety regulations.
• Act as keyworker for some young people, supporting their individual plans and emotional well-being.

All Applicants must have:

• An understanding of issues faced by young people in care.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma, Children and Young People's Workforce, NVQ Level in Health & Social Care or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).
• Experience with EBD, social/residential work, or youth work is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving license and flexibility to cover other homes.

Benefits:

• Sleep-in allowance of £X per night, with potential additional earnings.
• Shift rotation with staggered start times.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension.
• Professional development opportunities, including diplomas in leadership and management.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Monthly supervision and therapeutic support.
• Overtime and holiday pay during holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive training on child development, attachment, PACE, and therapeutic parenting.

Research-based therapeutic approach: Staff use sensitivity and empathy to help children validate feelings, feel accepted, and cared for. – Ofsted Outstanding

North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and promotes safeguarding. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.