TEAM LEADER – Children’s Residential Home (OFSTED) – Peterborough (PE1)
Team Leader | Senior Support Worker | Senior Residential Support Worker | Deputy Manager | Children’s Home Team Leader | EBD Team Leader | Young People’s Team Leader
Lead shifts, support staff, ensure safeguarding and OFSTED compliance, and help create a safe, nurturing, child‑centred environment for young people with EBD.
Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker, Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to step into a leadership role? Join a supportive, child‑centred OFSTED Children’s Residential Home providing stability, structure and care for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
⭐ What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Company car
31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Birthday treats
24/7 access to an On‑Demand GP service
Supportive, values‑driven team
⭐ Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor and support staff
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Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and Quality Standards
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Promote safeguarding and risk management
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Build strong relationships with young people and professionals
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Maintain a safe, nurturing, homely environment
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Support care planning, reporting and continuous improvement
⭐ What You’ll Need
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Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
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Experience in a Children’s Residential Home
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and OFSTED frameworks
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Confident leading shifts and supporting junior staff
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Driving licence preferred
* ⭐ Commutable From (30‑mile radius of PE1)
Peterborough, Yaxley, Whittlesey, March, Chatteris, Ramsey, Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Littleport, Wisbech, Downham Market, King’s Lynn, Bourne, Stamford, Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Spalding, Holbeach, Crowland, Sleaford, Grantham, Oakham, Uppingham, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Oundle, Thrapston, Sawtry, Warboys, Somersham, Godmanchester, Brampton, Alconbury, Kimbolton.
⭐ Ready to Make a Difference
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and support young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures