Job title: Childrens Home Team Leader
Salary:Starting from £28,883 per year (£13.89/hour) + £53£63.60 per sleep-in
Job type:Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Location:Burghfield, RG7 (West Berkshire)
Amegreen Childrens Services provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, nurturing homes across rural West Berkshire and Hampshire.
Our teams use a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach to help children and young people feel safe, understood and able to grow. With strong clinical input and a warm, reflective staff culture, we create environments where children can thrive and staff feel supported to do meaningful work.
The role
We are looking for a dedicated and confident Childrens Home Team Leader to support and guide our care teams in delivering high-quality, child-focused residential care.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in residential childcare who is ready to take the next step into a formal leadership role. You will lead by example on shift, support good practice across the home and help create a safe, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people.
You will work closely with the Registered Manager and wider team to maintain high standards of care, support staff development and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
Key responsibilities
* Supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers
* Deliver regular staff supervision, mentoring and day-to-day guidance
* Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards across the home
* Support with audits, care planning, documentation and risk management
* Role model best practice in child-centred care
* Maintain strong safeguarding and behaviour management practices
* Promote a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach in daily practice
* Build positive, consistent relationships with children and young people
* Contribute to the smooth, safe day-to-day running of the home
Essential requirements
* Previous experience in residential childcare
* Experience in a senior support, shift leader or similar role is preferred
* Confidence in supervising staff and supporting team development
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this
* Strong communication, organisational and safeguarding awareness
* Ability to remain calm, consistent and resilient in a fast-paced environment
* Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential
* Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
Why work for Amegreen?
* We know this is a demanding role, so we work hard to look after our team too. As a Residential Team Leader, you will benefit from:
* Ongoing training and development? including mandatory training, specialist therapeutic input and support to work towards further qualifications
* Life insurance (death in service) 4x basic annual salary
* Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
* Training and development induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
* Free holiday accommodation company holiday home on south coast
* Discounts Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
* Referral bonus scheme financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
* Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
* Company sick pay scheme (after 6 months service)
* Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work salary sacrifice options
* Recognition Employee of the Month + long service awards
* Discounted driving lessons with local instructor
Equality and diversity
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are actively building diverse teams. We want to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR
Amegreen Childrens Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.
All employees must follow safeguarding and GDPR policies and complete mandatory training. Successful candidates will complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.
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