Stephen James Consulting is partnering with an established independent children’s care provider to recruit a Team Leader (Residential Care) for their home in Cannock. This is a key leadership role within a supportive, values-driven organisation, overseeing a committed team and ensuring young people receive high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred care. Key Responsibilities: * Lead, supervise, and support Residential Care Workers * Deputise for the Deputy/Registered Manager and assist in running the home * Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures are followed * Promote education, health, independence, and family contact for residents * Manage staff rotas, supervision, and development * Maintain a safe, welcoming, and compliant home * Support Ofsted readiness and quality improvement initiatives * Liaise with external professionals (social workers, schools, CAMHS, authorities) Requirements: * Residential care experience with children/young people * Leadership or supervisory experience * Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 * Strong communication, resilience, and organisational skills * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare desirable * Full UK driving licence desirable Details: * 37.5 hours/week including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins * Enhanced DBS required * Training and development opportunities