Team leader - residential childrens home

Location: Kent
Salary: £14.75 per hour (40 hours per week)
Sleep-In Rate: £70.50 per sleep-in
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hours: Variable shift rota across 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

We are seeking a committed and experienced Team Leader to join a residential childcare provision in Kent. This is a key role within the home, combining hands-on care delivery with leadership responsibility to ensure high standards of safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of the home while providing direct care and guidance to children and young people. You will lead shifts, support staff, and help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct, high-quality care and support to children and young people
* Lead shifts and coordinate staff to ensure safe and consistent care delivery
* Act as a role model for professional practice and safeguarding
* Support care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
* Support inspections and regulatory compliance requirements
* Mentor and support junior team members