Trauma-Informed Team Leader for Children's Home

Vetro Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Extensive training programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Southend-on-Sea seeks an experienced Team Leader for a therapeutic children’s home. Lead the care team, ensure trauma-informed practice, and support children’s emotional wellbeing in a stable environment.

Role requires Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), and willingness to pursue Level 4, with flexible shift patterns including sleep-ins and nights. Competitive salary and extensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and willingness to work towards Level 4.
• Proven experience in a children’s home or similar setting.
• Calm, confident, reflective leadership style.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the care team.
• Ensuring trauma-informed care that promotes safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing for children.
• Overseeing daily routines, shift planning, and delegation of tasks.
• Supporting staff through reflective supervision, coaching, and modelling best practice.
• Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, regulatory standards, and organisational policies.
• Building trusting relationships with children and acting as a positive role model.
• Supporting the Registered Manager with audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Willingness to pursue Level 4

Job description

Vetro Recruitment in Southend-on-Sea seeks an experienced Team Leader for a therapeutic children’s home. Lead the care team, ensure trauma-informed practice, and support children’s emotional wellbeing in a stable environment.

Role requires Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), and willingness to pursue Level 4, with flexible shift patterns including sleep-ins and nights. Competitive salary and extensive training provided.