Team Leader - Residential Support Worker

Hazel Tree Education Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Lancashire is seeking two Team Leaders to support children aged 7 to 18 with varying needs. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People and experience in residential care. The role offers an hourly rate of £14.25 and a flexible shift pattern. This is a significant opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in a residential or similar setting.
• Familiarity with IT systems for record keeping and reporting.
• Experience working in a Residential Support Worker setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children in residential settings and uphold safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Strong understanding of childcare practices

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to enhance children's experiences

Flexibility to adapt

Education

Level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Overview

Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting a Children's Residential Provider based in Leyland that are seeking x2 Team Leaders.

This is for a new and growing children's residential care provider in the heart of Lancashire. Offering safe, nurturing, and family-style homes for children aged 7 to 18 who have experienced trauma and may be living with Autism, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD), and other complex needs.

They are looking for passionate, experienced professionals to join them in making a real difference.

Details

Shift pattern is 2 on 4 off, approx 158 hours per month. Hourly rate of £14.25, sleep in allowance of £50, averaging 10 per month. Homes location is Leyland, Lancashire, PR26.

Responsibilities

Note: The original description emphasizes the role of Team Leader and supporting children in residential settings. The refined version preserves the core content and presents it as responsibilities in context; however no explicit separate list of duties is provided in the original text beyond role expectations and safeguarding requirements. This section is maintained to reflect the role focus and safeguarding commitments as stated.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Children and Young People.
• Proven experience working with children in a residential or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of childcare practices and child development principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with children and families.
• Ability to drive initiatives that enhance children's experiences within the residential setting.
• Familiarity with IT systems for record keeping and reporting purposes.
• A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations while maintaining professionalism at all times
• Experience working in a Residential Support Worker setting
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974