Job Title: Team Leader – Children’s Residential
Location: Wolverhampton & Telford
Salary: £14 per hour
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join a children’s residential home in Telford. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people while leading and developing a team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
Working alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can thrive, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate, and support Residential Support Workers
* Provide supervision, guidance, and performance support
* Assist with staff rotas, recruitment, and training
* Model high standards of professional practice
Care & Support
* Deliver high-quality care and support to children and young people
* Support daily routines, education, and life skills development
* Build positive relationships and promote emotional wellbeing
* Contribute to a warm and stable home environment
Safeguarding & Practice
* Promote a strong safeguarding culture
* Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed
* Support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
Partnership Working
* Work collaboratively with families, social workers, and external professionals
* Support children to maintain positive relationships where appropriate
Requirements:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Experience working in a children’s residential setting
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
* Ability to lead, support, and motivate a team
* Good communication and organisational skills
* Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins
Desirable:
* Experience supervising or mentoring staff
* Level 5 qualification (or working towards)
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviours
About You:
You will be a compassionate, reliable, and values-driven individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people. You will lead by example, support your team, and maintain high standards of care and professionalism at all times