Trauma-Informed Team Leader, Children’s Home

Vetro Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment seeks an experienced Team Leader to oversee a therapeutic children’s home in Southend-on-Sea. You will lead a dedicated team delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care to children with complex needs, ensuring safety and emotional wellbeing.

You will manage shift patterns, supervise staff, contribute to care planning and audits, and model best practice while safeguarding compliance and regulatory standards in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in children’s services or residential care.
• Proven ability to work trauma-informed with children with complex needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff and families.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Thorough safeguarding knowledge and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the team in Southend-on-Sea.
• Ensure trauma-informed, child-centred practice promoting safety and wellbeing.
• Oversee daily routines, shift planning, and task delegation.
• Support staff through reflective supervision and coaching.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and regulatory compliance.
• Build trusting relationships with children and act as a positive role model.
• Assist with audits, reporting and continuous improvement alongside management.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment seeks an experienced Team Leader to oversee a therapeutic children’s home in Southend-on-Sea. You will lead a dedicated team delivering trauma-informed, child-centred care to children with complex needs, ensuring safety and emotional wellbeing.

You will manage shift patterns, supervise staff, contribute to care planning and audits, and model best practice while safeguarding compliance and regulatory standards in a supportive, values-driven environment.