🌟 Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Chorley, Lancashire Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep‑ins
💖 Why Join Us?
Be part of a nurturing, child-centred team making real impact in the lives of children and young people aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We’re a small and stable organisation with just four homes — focused on quality over growth, where every member of staff is valued, heard, and supported.
💰 Pay & Hours – Transparent Breakdown
* Hourly Rate: £15.00
* Base Salary: £29,259 per year
* Sleep-ins: 10 per month at £60 each (£7,200 per year)
* Attendance Bonus: £100/month (~£1,200 per year)
* Overtime Pay: 1.3x hourly rate (when available)
* On-Target Earnings: ~£37,659/year (base + sleep‑ins + bonus)
* Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep‑ins
🏡 About the Home
* Type: 3-bed Children’s Residential Home
* Young People: Aged 7–17 | EBD
* Approach: Therapeutic, consistent, and relationship‑based care in a structured and nurturing environment
🧭 What You’ll Do
* ✅ Lead shifts and role model best practice in a small, experienced team
* ✅ Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times
* ✅ Oversee care planning, key working, and behaviour support
* ✅ Coordinate routines, activities, and outings that build confidence and independence
* ✅ Keep high-quality records aligned with legislation and Ofsted standards
* ✅ Mentor colleagues and support inductions/training
* ✅ Liaise with families, social workers, and multi‑agency partners
🎓 What You’ll Bring
* ✅ Essential: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent or working towards)
* Experience as a Residential Support Worker or Senior RSW
* 🛡 Strong safeguarding awareness, resilience, and a calm, child‑focused approach
⚠️ Note: Level 3 Health & Social Care is not an accepted equivalent for this role.
🚀 Growth & Benefits
* 📈 Progression: Internal promotions & structured development
* 🎓 Training: Dedicated training academy, full induction, and welcome programme
* 🌴 Leave: 5.6 weeks’ annual leave + extra days at 2 & 5 years’ service
* 💪 Wellbeing: Health benefits & discounted gym memberships
* 💷 Pension: Company auto‑enrolment pension scheme
* 🏆 Recognition: £100 monthly attendance bonus | Enhanced overtime pay (1.3x)
📩 Apply Now
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in a stable, therapeutic setting, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Click “Apply” now
📧 Or email: job@sgscare.co.uk
📞 Or call: 01423 393 019 for a confidential chat
🛑 Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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