Team Leader - Children's Residential Home Location: Liverpool Pay: £15.60 Sleep-In Rate: £70 per night (approx. Shift Pattern: 2 on 4 off (rolling rota) We are looking for a grounded and compassionate Team Leader to help guide, inspire, and support a dedicated care team within a children's residential setting. This role blends hands-on care with active leadership, ensuring young people are safe, supported, and given space to grow — emotionally, socially, and individually. You will lead by example, shaping a homely, respectful, and emotionally secure environment where young people can build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging. What You'll Be Doing Nurturing Daily Life Guide the care team in creating a calm, clean, and safe home environment. Lead by example in delivering consistent, therapeutic care throughout the day and night. Review, update, and embed individual care plans and risk assessments with staff. Monitor and improve quality of care through shift leadership and reflective supervision. Empowering Young People Promote a culture where children feel seen, heard, and valued. Offer direct emotional support, positive role modelling, and guidance through daily challenges. Encourage the expression of children's views and involve them in their own planning and decisions. Attend and advocate in planning meetings, ensuring children's needs and voices are represented. Promoting Wellbeing & Progress Help children access education, healthcare, and community life with enthusiasm and structure. Plan and support activities that nurture creativity, confidence, and meaningful experiences. Encourage healthy routines around food, sleep, hygiene, and emotional regulation. Contribute to and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans to support safe, compassionate approaches. Leadership & Supervision Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring smooth handovers and accountability for team actions. Coach staff during their shifts, offering insight, guidance, and support. Deliver structured supervision sessions and help colleagues reflect, grow, and stay aligned with values. Support the team to meet standards required by care legislation and inspection frameworks. Safeguarding & Safety Promote best practices in safeguarding and child protection. Ensure the physical and emotional safety of young people at all times. Follow risk assessments rigorously, responding calmly and appropriately to incidents. Uphold a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and always model respectful communication. What We're Looking For Experience in children's residential care (including shift leadership). A calm, emotionally intelligent approach to conflict, stress, and uncertainty. A full UK driving licence. The ability to model and promote therapeutic, trauma-informed care. What You'll Gain A fulfilling leadership role with tangible impact. A values-based team that prioritises connection, stability, and growth. Opportunities for professional development and internal progression. A supportive environment grounded in empathy, structure, and purpose.