Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Salary: £29,600 per annum plus £50 per sleep-in (approximately 10 per month)

Hours: Full-time, average 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off including days, evenings, waking nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and lone working

Location: Leyland

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and confident Team Leader to support the day-to-day management of children’s residential care homes for young people aged 12–18.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure high-quality care, strong leadership, and full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and best practice. The role plays a key part in maintaining and achieving Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining direct care, staff supervision, safeguarding oversight and operational responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the daily running of the home
• Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to staff on shift
• Assist with recruitment, induction, training and performance management of staff
• Manage shift planning, staff deployment and day-to-day supervision
• Ensure care is delivered in a safe, inclusive, homely and child-centred environment
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and related documentation are accurate, up to date and professionally written
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Contribute to the assessment, implementation, review and evaluation of individual care plans
• Support children and young people individually and in groups to develop behaviour management, emotional regulation and life skills
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are acted upon immediately and in line with procedures
• Attend meetings, reviews, child protection conferences and court proceedings as required
• Maintain effective communication with families, schools, social workers and external professionals
• Support the management of budgets, financial records, petty cash and purchasing
• Oversee administrative tasks, record keeping and reporting
• Ensure the home environment is well maintained, safe and welcoming, including oversight of cleaning, maintenance and grounds
• Engage positively with the local community
• Support staff development through coaching, feedback, auditing and training
• Ensure staff remain up to date with legal, safeguarding and professional practice requirements
• Work on designated projects as requested by management
• Deputise for the Deputy Manager when required

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Significant experience working with children or young people in a residential care setting
• Experience supporting or supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development and behaviour management
• Good understanding of Ofsted regulations, quality standards and best practice
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, care plans and risk assessments

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Confident and professional leadership style
• Strong communication skills with staff, young people, families and professionals
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
• Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Positive role model for both staff and young people
• Inclusive, fair and respectful approach
• Ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 rota

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People (or equivalent)
• Willingness to work towards further leadership or management qualifications if required
• Good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with additional sleep-in payments
• Structured shift pattern
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive management and leadership structure
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Call: 02380 118 223

📧 Email: belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today – all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle Doswell.