Team Leader

Team Leader – Children's Residential Home Salary: £43,180 - £50,444 (assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep-ins per month) Those huge small victories Working in our client's Children's Homes means being part of a young person's day-to-day life. This means being there through the highest highs and the lowest lows. As a Team Leader, you'll help young people regain their childhood and create pathways to becoming well-rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be those small moments that feel like huge victories. Our client's homes support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with the aim of achieving the very best outcomes for every child in their care. Their Team Leaders are passionate about making even the smallest positive difference, celebrating every achievement along the way. Get out what you put in You'll play a vital role in supporting young people every day, helping to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment where lasting memories can be made. As a Team Leader, you'll also provide day-to-day leadership to the staff team, ensuring the home continues to operate to the highest standards while deputising for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required. Our client is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with young people and colleagues alike. Compassionate, emotionally resilient and supportive, you'll be a confident role model who inspires others and leads by example. What our client offers Our client recognises and rewards the dedication of their team with an excellent salary and benefits package, including: Base salary: £35,400 - £42,664 Sleep-in payments: Up to 3 sleep-ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approximately £2,880 per year ) Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per year Regional Allowance: £2,000 Responsibility Allowance: £1,500 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 upon successful completion of probation Loyalty Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months' service Comprehensive induction: A full 4-week Care Academy programme Generous annual leave: Up to 7 weeks' holiday Career progression: Excellent opportunities for internal promotion and future management development programmes Flexible benefits package: Options to increase or decrease holiday allowance, pension contributions and life insurance Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources Medical cashback scheme: Claim back costs including opticians and dental appointments High street discounts Meals provided during shifts Modern, well-equipped working environments Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn £1,000 for successful referrals About You Our client celebrates diversity and believes every employee brings something valuable to the team. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are looking for individuals who demonstrate: A positive, can-do attitude and strong team ethic Genuine care, honesty and empathy for young people and colleagues Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations Strong leadership and communication skills The ability to motivate, coach and support a staff team A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) You'll begin your role by completing a comprehensive 4-week Care Academy induction , designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to lead and support young people effectively. Join a leading specialist care provider Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. As a specialist provider of residential care for children and young people with additional needs, they recognise the importance of embracing individuality and celebrating diversity, including neurodiversity. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace to ensure every candidate has the opportunity to succeed. By building a diverse and inclusive workforce, our client is better able to support the children, young people and families they serve while enabling every team member to thrive. Safeguarding Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to: An Enhanced DBS check (paid for by our client) An online background search Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.