Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care 🌟
📄 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
🔁 Shift Pattern: 2 on / 3 off
⏰ Shifts: 8:00am – 10:00pm + sleep-in 🛏️
🌙 Includes evenings & weekends
💷 Pay: £14.50 per hour (unqualified) / £15.00 per hour (qualified)
💼 Overview
Aura Education is recruiting for a Team Leader to work within a children’s residential care home, supporting young people to thrive 🌱
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead shifts, support staff, and create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can develop and reach their full potential 💙
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage staff during shifts to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home 🏡
Support and mentor residential care staff on duty 👥
Build positive relationships with young people and support their individual needs 🤝
Act as a Key Worker, supporting care and placement plans 📋
Plan, risk assess and supervise activities 🎯
Maintain accurate records and reports 📝
Ensure safeguarding procedures and care standards are followed 🛡️
Participate in an on-call rota ☎️
✅ Requirements
Experience working with children or young people in residential care 👶
Strong leadership and communication skills 💬
Ability to manage a shift and support a team effectively 🔄
Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Residential Care (or equivalent) desirable 🎓
(or willingness to complete within 2 years)
🎓 Training
Full induction and training provided, including:
Safeguarding 🛡️
Physical intervention training 💪
🎁 What We Offer
Permanent, full-time role 📅
Competitive hourly pay 💷
Ongoing training and career development opportunities 📈
Supportive and experienced management team