Trauma-Informed Children's Home Team Leader

Wilderness Way; Dean; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave from day one

Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and P

Paternity Pay

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Team Leader to drive high‑quality, trauma‑informed residential care for children. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are met, while fostering a safe, supportive home environment.

You’ll work on developing colleagues, promoting education and wellbeing, and collaborating with families, schools and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for each child.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce, or an equivalent qualification.
• Have experience working in residential childcare, including supporting children with emotional, behavioural or complex needs.
• Bring leadership experience, whether that’s through coaching, mentoring, shift leadership or supporting the development of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and make decisions that ensure children receive safe, consistent and high‑quality care.
• Coach, mentor and support Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers to build confidence, consistency and best practice.
• Champion trauma‑informed care and help create positive, nurturing environments where children can thrive.
• Ensure children's voices are heard and reflected in the care and support they receive.
• Promote education, achievement, wellbeing and independence through everyday opportunities.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and records to maintain the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Lead safeguarding practice on shift, supporting colleagues to make safe and informed decisions.
• Work closely with families, schools, therapists and other professionals to help children achieve positive outcomes.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement activities that help maintain outstanding services.
• Deputise for senior leaders when required and help drive the day‑to‑day operation of the home.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Children and Young People's Workforce

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Team Leader to drive high‑quality, trauma‑informed residential care for children. You will lead shifts, mentor staff and ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are met, while fostering a safe, supportive home environment.

You’ll work on developing colleagues, promoting education and wellbeing, and collaborating with families, schools and professionals to achieve positive outcomes for each child.