Team Leader - Children's Residential Care (Maternity Cover)
Location: Oswestry, SY11 | Salary: £37,810 per year | Shift Pattern: 2 on - 4 off (including sleep‑ins) | Contract: Full‑time, fixed‑term maternity cover – ASAP start preferred
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our team in a small EBD children's residential home supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional & behavioural challenges.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supervise and develop a team of support workers, and make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people in a stable, trauma‑informed environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent care in line with individual care plans
* Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential care staff
* Contribute to the development and review of care plans using trauma‑informed practice
* Support daily operations, safeguarding procedures, and maintaining high home standards
* Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies
* Assist with staff training, mentoring, and day-to-day home administration
Essential Requirements
* At least 1 year’s experience working in residential childcare
* Strong understanding of child development and trauma‑informed practice
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – working towards is acceptable)
* Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep‑ins
What We Offer
* New starter bonus up to £1,000 (for qualified Level 3 applicants)
* Full support with Level 3 & 5 qualifications + completion bonuses
* Company pension, Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
* Free meals on shift, paid DBS, and a range of staff perks
If you are passionate about residential childcare, have strong leadership potential, and want to work in a supportive environment that truly puts young people first, we would love to hear from you. This role is ideal for a Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step into team leadership.
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