Team Leader Children's Home (Autism, L/D, Complex Needs) Location: Southampton Salary: £26,715 per annum £63.92 per sleep in Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Shifts: Long shifts & regular sleep-ins required Experience: Essential – must have experience in similar children’s residential settings We’re supporting the residential home in Southampton area, designed to provide therapeutic, person-centred care to children and young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs. We’re looking for strong, compassionate Team Leader who can help shape a high-quality care environment from day one. What You’ll Be Doing: Act as a role model to junior staff and provide leadership on shift Deliver high-quality, individualised care and support to young people with autism, L/D, and complex needs Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operations, team coordination and care planning Promote positive behaviour through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach Oversee and contribute to risk assessments, support plans, and safeguarding processes Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, incident reports, and daily logs Participate in multi-agency working, attending meetings and advocating for the young people Support new staff with mentoring, induction, and training Engage in long shifts and regular sleep-ins as part of a consistent, stable care routine What We're Looking For in a Team Leader: Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – essential) Experience in a children’s residential setting supporting autism/L&D/complex needs Confident working independently and leading a shift A strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management and children’s regulations Resilience, commitment, and a genuine passion for improving young lives What You’ll Get: Competitive salary up to £26,715 per annum Full-time permanent contract – stability and consistent hours Opportunity to grow with the service as it develops Supportive management team focused on quality and staff wellbeing Ongoing training and development Ready to take the next step in your care career and help launch something meaningful Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the opportunity. INDCARE