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.

Keywords: TEAM LEADER / SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / SUPPORTED LIVING / ADULT SERVICES / LEARNING DISABILITIES / AUTISM / MENTAL HEALTH / CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR / DEPUTY MANAGER / REGISTERED MANAGER