Team Leader – Residential Children’s Service
- Location: Redhill
- Pay Package: £35,000 -£40,000 (including sleep in duties)
- Full-time | Permanent
- Progression Path to Deputy Manager
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with mental health needs and trauma backgrounds?
We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a therapeutic children’s residential home. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is confident working with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and is eager to grow into a Deputy Manager role in the near future.
About the Role:
As a Team Leader, you will:
* Lead by example and support a team of residential childcare workers.
* Ensure consistent, trauma-informed care for young people aged 8–17.
* Support children who have experienced significant trauma, mental health challenges, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
* Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment to help children build trust, develop resilience and move forward.
* Oversee shift planning, key working, and support with care plans.
* Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with audits, development plans and staff coaching.
About You:
* Experience in a residential children’s home.
* Experience supporting children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, or mental health concerns.
* Hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Confident, calm under pressure, and a natural leader with strong communication skills.
* Passionate about making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
What We Offer:
* Clear career progression with a defined route to Deputy Manager.
* Regular supervision and access to therapeutic training.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.
* Supportive, values-driven leadership team.
* Enhanced pay for sleep-ins / overtime.
Join a service that genuinely puts children first, values its staff, and offers the opportunity to grow your career in a meaningful, supportive setting.
Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential chat about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Transport links
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
* Right to Work in the UK without any restrictions? (required)