Team Leader - Childcare
Location : Markfield, LE67 Salary : £31,092 – £35,802.14 per year Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern : 1 day on / 2 days off | Includes evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Sleep-in Rate : £65 per night
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Home Manager in day-to-day operations
- Supervise and guide staff to deliver high-quality care
- Build strong relationships with young people and external professionals
- Lead key work sessions and maintain accurate records
- Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld
- Assist with daily tasks : cooking, cleaning, appointments, etc.
- Participate in rota planning and cover shifts as needed
Shift Patterns & Pay
Typical rota : 1 day on, 2 days offYou’ll work 10–11 shifts per month, depending on the calendarIncludes approximately 6 sleep-in shifts monthlyMonthly hours : 155 hours + 6 sleep-ins + 2 cover shiftsTotal monthly earnings : £35,802.14 annuallySleep-in rate : £65 per nightRequirements
Minimum 1 year experience in children’s residential care (preferred)Level 3, 4, or 5 Diploma / NVQ in Residential Childcare or Health & Social CareFull UK Driving Licence (preferred)Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply—initial funding available)Ability to work at least 3 shifts per week including sleep-insUnderstanding of safeguarding and relevant legislationBenefits
Casual dressDiscounted or free foodEmployee discountFree on-site parkingCycle to work schemeReferral programmeMentoring programmeCompany eventsHealth & wellbeing support