Team Leader Location: Blackbrook, St Helens Role Description: We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team at Marydale Secure Children’s Home. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and managing the daily operations of a secure residential setting for children and young people. As a Team Leader, you will: * Provide direct line management and supervision to a small team of Childcare Workers. * Develop and implement individualised care and risk plans in partnership with referring authorities and therapeutic services. * Ensure compliance with key regulations, including: * Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 * Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) * Work a combination of early and late shifts on a rolling rota. * Support the Registered Manager and Deputies in maintaining a safe, structured environment. Experience & Skills for a Team Leader You will demonstrate our core values—treating everyone with dignity and showing courage in the face of challenging behaviour. Essential: * Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). * Experience with electronic care records and auditing processes. * Excellent administration and IT skills. * Strong communication skills, including first-rate literacy and numerical ability. * Knowledge of current childcare legislation and safeguarding practices. * Working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection Framework and Children’s Homes Regulations. Hours: 38 hours per week (3 week rolling rota) Benefits: * Fully funded training and development opportunities. * Competitive benefits including Life Assurance, Medicash Scheme, Pension, Blue Light Card, and access to discounts. * 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years. * Enhanced DBS check paid for and maintained on the update service. * Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation Our Values–iACCORD We live and work by our values: Integrity | Ambition | Courage | Compassion | Optimism | Respect | Dignity These guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity