Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £28,100 – £29,100 per annum
Location: Burton Upon Trent

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established therapeutic care provider for a skilled and compassionate Team Leader to join a children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact—helping to shape care delivery, guide staff development, and ensure a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment that enables children to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure care delivery aligns with the home’s Statement of Purpose and regulatory standards
• Supervise and support residential care staff in providing consistent, high-quality care
• Lead on therapeutic planning and contribute to individualised care strategies
• Oversee daily operations including rotas, audits, and delegated budgets
• Promote safeguarding, participation, and children’s rights throughout all work
• Collaborate with external professionals including education and health services
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and the on-call rota
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and emotionally secure environment for all young people

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Health and Social Care – CYP)
• Significant experience in children’s residential care, preferably with EBD
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of therapeutic approaches
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support care staff
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work across shifts including sleep-ins

Desirable:

• Working towards or willing to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and quality standards
• Previous experience in supervisory or team leadership roles

Benefits

• 210 hours annual leave
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Funded Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications
• Blue Light Card and wellbeing perks
• Casual dress and team-building events
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500
• Therapeutic induction and clinical reflection support
• Clear career progression pathways
• Electric car scheme

About the Provider

This organisation delivers therapeutic residential care through child-centred, trauma-informed practice. Their homes are structured around the needs of young people, with strong staff support, robust training, and a commitment to quality. You’ll be joining a provider that believes in enabling both young people and their teams to succeed.

Apply Today

Step into a leadership role that makes a lasting difference.
Contact Sharissa today for a confidential conversation or to apply:
📧 sharissag@snghealthcare.co.uk
📞 02380 118 224