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Team Leader Children's Residential Home, Peterborough
Client: Joneshouse Recruitment Ltd
Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
06.08.2025
Expiry Date:
20.09.2025
Job Description:
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £14.75 per hour (40 hours per week)
Sleep-ins: £70.50 per sleep-in shift
Joneshouse Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Team Leader to join a dedicated residential team supporting children and young people aged 7-17 with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours.
This is a fulfilling role where you will lead by example, helping children develop and thrive in a safe, caring, and structured environment.
Key Details:
* Shift Pattern: Variable, 3 shifts per week on a 3-week rolling rota
* Hours: 7am-10pm or 8am-11pm (flexibility required across 7 days)
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the care team.
* Deliver safe, consistent, and person-centred care to children with learning disabilities and complex needs.
* Promote the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of the young people.
* Manage daily routines and ensure all care practices align with policies, procedures, and care plans.
* Maintain accurate records, including care plans, reports, and medication logs.
* Support in the coordination of household duties and activities.
* Act as a positive role model, leading by example to promote best practices.
* Undertake key worker responsibilities, providing consistent support to specific children.
* Liaise effectively with families, social workers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for each young person.
* Participate in staff supervision, meetings, and in-house training.
Essential Requirements:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in children's residential care
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's home regulations
* Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a supportive, therapeutic way
* Full UK driving licence is strongly preferred
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
What's on Offer:
* Competitive hourly rate plus sleep-in payments
* Supportive management team and a collaborative work environment
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities
* The opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply now through Joneshouse Recruitment and take the next step in your social care career. We look forward to hearing from you!
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