Team Leader in LD Children's Home

Job Title: Team Leader – Residential Children’s Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Ashbourne

Salary: Up to £31,000
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Required as part of rota

Service: Residential Children’s Home
Service Users: Children with Learning Disabilities
Qualifications Required: Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent (essential)
Experience Required: Previous experience working with children with learning disabilities or additional needs (essential); some supervisory experience beneficial

The Home:
Our client provides specialist residential care for children with learning disabilities. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality care, supporting young people to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. A strong emphasis is placed on education, life skills and promoting independence within a nurturing and structured environment.

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a compassionate, empathetic and motivated Team Leader who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and leading by example within the home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct care and support, ensuring safety, dignity and well-being at all times
• Overseeing and supporting staff to effectively manage behaviours and promote self-control
• Assisting the Manager with daily and weekly operational tasks
• Ensuring referrals are appropriately matched and information is shared effectively
• Delivering clear and informative handovers and delegating appointments
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Supporting supervision and mentoring of team members to enhance practice
• Working alongside the Manager to maintain up-to-date documentation including Statement of Purpose, Regulation 45 reports and location risk assessments
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Promoting education, recreational activities and community inclusion
• Implementing and reviewing individual care plans
• Safeguarding children and following whistleblowing and safeguarding procedures
• Monitoring and recording progress, behaviours and care needs
• Managing behaviours through de-escalation and positive reinforcement
• Promoting team development and maintaining high standards of care
• Keeping up to date with legislation, national and local policies
• Maintaining vigilance regarding Health and Safety

You must hold a Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance.

Who you will be working for:
You will be working for our client, a residential children’s care provider committed to high standards and positive outcomes for young people with learning disabilities.

Progression:
There are opportunities to progress and develop within the role, with support to embrace further growth opportunities as they arise.

Training / qualifications:
Full induction programme and ongoing training to support continued professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £31,000
• Opportunities for progression 📈
• Full induction programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and dedicated team environment
• Access to employee wellbeing programmes
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and certifications

Ethos:
Our client is committed to inclusion, equality and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their potential across all areas of life.

Culture:
A close-knit, supportive team culture focused on collaboration, safeguarding and delivering high-quality care.

Sponsorship is not available.

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.

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.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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