Trauma-Informed Residential Team Lead (Maternity Cover)

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and paid time off

Employee discounts

Gym membership or wellness programs

Casual dress

Referral bonus

Job summary

SGS-Care-Ltd in Oswestry is recruiting a Team Leader for a Residential Children's Home on a maternity cover basis. The role demands leading shifts, safeguarding, and driving high-quality care aligned with each child’s plan.

You’ll supervise staff, support care plan development, and help manage daily operations within a values-driven organisation that prioritises children’s safety and wellbeing. Essential experience includes 1 year in residential childcare, with leadership potential and a strong

Qualifications

• Essential: at least 1 year in residential childcare; strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards); good planning, organisation and prioritisation.
• Essential: strong written and verbal communication; safeguarding procedures and legal frameworks.
• Desirable: Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification; supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high-quality care per individual care plans.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to residential care staff.
• Oversee development and review of care plans with trauma-informed approach.
• Support daily operations and home standards alongside managers; safeguard procedures and reporting.
• Build relationships with professionals, families and external agencies; train and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership & management

Planning & prioritisation

Trauma-informed care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Residential Care (or working towards)

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SGS-Care-Ltd in Oswestry is recruiting a Team Leader for a Residential Children's Home on a maternity cover basis. The role demands leading shifts, safeguarding, and driving high-quality care aligned with each child’s plan.

You’ll supervise staff, support care plan development, and help manage daily operations within a values-driven organisation that prioritises children’s safety and wellbeing. Essential experience includes 1 year in residential childcare, with leadership potential and a strong