Lead a Transformative Children's Home Team

A wilderness Way; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

Annual leave (up to 7 weeks)

Compassionate Leave from day one

Enhanced Sick Pay

Healthcare benefits (Medicash)

Life Assurance 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RC

Induction & six-month welcome program

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across gyms, retail, etc.

Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension

Job summary

Wilderness Way in Penrith is seeking a Team Leader to shape the quality of care in our children's home. You will lead by example, develop colleagues and ensure outstanding support for every child.

You will drive shifts, coach staff, champion trauma-informed care and collaborate with families to achieve positive outcomes. This role requires resilience, safeguarding responsibility and a commitment to progression within Wilderness Way.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and ensure safe, high-quality care for children.
• Coach, mentor and support Residential Support Workers and Senior Residential Support Workers.
• Champion trauma-informed care and create nurturing environments.
• Ensure children's voices are heard and reflected in their care.
• Promote education, wellbeing and independence in daily activities.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and records for compliance.
• Lead safeguarding on shift and support informed decisions by colleagues.
• Collaborate with families, schools and professionals for positive outcomes.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement to maintain outstanding services.
• Deputise for senior leaders and drive day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching

Safeguarding

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way in Penrith is seeking a Team Leader to shape the quality of care in our children's home. You will lead by example, develop colleagues and ensure outstanding support for every child.

You will drive shifts, coach staff, champion trauma-informed care and collaborate with families to achieve positive outcomes. This role requires resilience, safeguarding responsibility and a commitment to progression within Wilderness Way.