Team Leader - Children's Residential Services

Team Leader - Children's Residential Services

Location: Burton-upon-Trent
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum + sleep-in payments & shift enhancements
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (including days, evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Reports To: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home in Burton-upon-Trent. You will lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing, high-quality care while maintaining compliance with Ofsted and Children's Home Regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and supervise staff on shift
• Conduct handovers, supervisions and support staff development
• Support care planning, risk assessments and key working sessions
• Promote safeguarding and maintain accurate records
• Assist with rotas, medication administration and health & safety
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and professionals
• Support admissions, referrals and transitions into the home
• Use therapeutic approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours positively

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS check
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience within residential childcare
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and Children's Home Regulations

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping abilities
• Calm, resilient and able to work under pressure
• Child-focused with a caring and empathetic approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Sleep-in payments and shift enhancements
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people

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