Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential

Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential

Are you an experienced children's residential care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential to join established children's residential services across the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to lead by example, support young people, and make a real impact within a caring team.

About the Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential Role

As a Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential, you will be a vital part of the home's leadership team, working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and consistent care for children and young people. Your role will involve fostering a positive environment where young people feel valued, safe, and supported in their development.

Candidate Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the residential team during shifts
• Acting as a positive role model for staff and young people
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and social needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and managing challenging situations effectively
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments, and placement plans
• Maintaining accurate records and daily documentation
• Upholding safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Mentoring and developing staff members
• Working closely with management to ensure high standards of care and compliance
• Taking responsibility for the home's environment and team's performance when needed

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in residential settings
• Experience supporting young people with challenging or complex behaviours
• Previous Senior Support Worker or Team Leader experience
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Confident leadership and team support abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, resilient, and consistent approach
• Commitment to improving outcomes for young people
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or willingness to work towards

Benefits & Package

• Competitive pay rate of £14.85 per hour
• £60 per sleep-in (typically 10 sleep-ins per month)
• Typical annual earnings circa £38,028
• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant support
• Work with 1,000's of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations and compliance checks
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus

This is a genuine opportunity to develop your career within children's residential care and increase your earnings. If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and meet the above criteria, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior / Team Leader – Children's Residential role, please contact:

John Deane
Email: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Phone: 0113 397 1320

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