Team Leader - Children's Residential

Job Title: Children’s Residential Team Leader
Location: Swadlincote

Salary: £14.17 – £14.99 per hour
Hourly Rate: £14.17 – £14.99
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, rota basis (2–3 shifts per week)
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Approximately 10 per month paid at £30 per sleep (£3,600 per year potential)

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with complex trauma needs
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 4 or Level 5 in Children and Young People’s Workforce
Experience Required: Minimum 6 months experience working in children’s residential care

The Home:

Number of beds: Not specified

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Team Leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. This role involves leading by example and supporting Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care in line with Ofsted regulations.

You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and family-style environment where children can thrive. This includes supporting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, supervising shifts when required, and ensuring that the home operates in line with the Statement of Purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

Meeting the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations.
Supporting with rota planning and assisting management with meetings and appointments.
Assisting the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the implementation of the Statement of Purpose.
Supervising staff and shifts in the absence of the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager.
Promoting a diverse and inclusive culture within the home.
Creating a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

Staff must be comfortable using electronic care recording systems to document and update children’s records daily. Experience with Clearcare is advantageous but full training will be provided.

Applicants must be aged 21 or over in line with Ofsted regulations and hold a full UK driving licence due to the location of the home.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Large independent care and education provider

Why this home & company:

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where no two days are the same. You will be involved in planning activities, providing direct support to young people, and supporting them on outings and trips. The role offers the opportunity to genuinely impact young people’s lives while developing your leadership skills within a structured residential environment.

Progression:

Opportunities for progression within the organisation.

Training / qualifications:

Fully paid 10-day induction programme.
Ongoing training and development.

Benefits:

£30 per sleep-in (potential £3,600 per year based on 10 per month).
224 hours annual leave per year, rising to 240 hours after 5 years.
Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate.
Refer-a-friend payment scheme.
Workplace pension scheme after three months.
Enhanced DBS paid by our client.
Monthly rota planning.

Ethos:

Our client believes every child has a personal best and works to support young people to recognise their potential through supportive, structured care.

Culture:

A collaborative, supportive team environment where staff work together to provide stability, care, and meaningful experiences for children and young people.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent).
Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

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For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk 📩