Team Manager - Waking Nights

Virtual Bridges; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Night Team Manager at a Children's Secure Home in Leeds. This role involves leading a dedicated team to provide trauma-informed care for vulnerable young people. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for an empathetic leader ready to make a real difference.

Benefits

Funded qualifications and continuous professional development

Generous salary and night allowance

Wellbeing benefits and flexible working support

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care or secure environments.
• Strong grasp of trauma-informed practice.
• Confidence in managing teams and risk.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a dedicated team of residential night staff.
• Ensure young people feel safe and supported.
• Drive quality care in line with Children's Homes Regulations.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce

Job description

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Night Team Manager - Children's Secure Children's Home

Location: LS16, Leeds

Contract: Permanent | Hours: 35 per week (rota basis - Nights)

Salary: £37,305 - £39,513 pro-rata + Night Allowance + Secure Unit Allowance

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference - even after dark?

We're looking for a resilient, empathetic, and passionate Night Team Manager to join our team at our Children's Secure Home - a nationally recognised and trauma-informed service caring for some of the most vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18. This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead with purpose, support lasting change, and help young lives find a brighter path.

About The Role

As a Night Team Manager, you'll oversee a dedicated team of residential night staff, ensuring that each young person feels safe, supported, and nurtured through the night. You'll lead by example - fostering trauma-informed, solution-focused care, developing your team, and championing best practice.

You'll Play a Crucial Role In

• Developing a skilled, reflective, and motivated night team
• Driving quality care in line with Children's Homes Regulations
• Managing complex risk and behaviour with calm and confidence
• Working closely with multidisciplinary professionals
• Helping each young person move forward with trust and stability
  
  

About You

You are an emotionally intelligent leader who knows how to engage teams and connect with young people - even those who've experienced significant trauma or challenge.

We'd Love To Hear From You If You Have

• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
• Experience in residential care, youth justice or secure environments
• A strong grasp of trauma-informed practice and adolescent development
• Confidence in managing teams, rotas, risk, and staff development
• High-level communication skills and a solution-focused mindset
  
  

And if you're not already qualified at Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care - don't worry. We'll support you to get there.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive induction into Leeds City Council
• Funded qualifications and continuous professional development
• Generous salary, night allowance, and pension contributions
• Wellbeing benefits, discounts, and flexible working support
• Clear career pathways and opportunities to grow your leadership
  
  

Why join us?

We are driven by one vision: 'to inspire change and personal growth within a trauma-informed environment.' As part of Leeds City Council, we're proud to be part of a Child Friendly Leeds - a city where every child is safe, supported, and given the chance to thrive.

We're also proud of our diversity and commitment to inclusion, as an age-friendly, Stonewall Top 100, and Disability Confident Leader employer.

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Please Note

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and six-month probation. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Be the change-maker in the night. Step into a role that truly matters.

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