Children's Residential Care - Team Leader - Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week | On-site | Sleep-ins (average of 1-2 sleep-in per week)
Salary: Hourly rate of £17.10 and sleep-in rate paid at £70.50 per night
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
We are looking for caring and committed Team Leaders to join our team in Silver Birch Care (Residential) Services. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment where they can grow, develop, and achieve positive outcomes.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the home, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered. You will help lead the team and create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
Responsibilities
* Providing a safe, supportive, and child‑centred environment
* Leading shifts and guiding care staff
* Supporting care planning, record‑keeping, and reporting
* Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
* Promoting independence and positive outcomes for young people
Qualifications
* Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare
* Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and child‑centred practice
* A positive, resilient, and committed approach
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
Benefits: Build Your Career
* Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
* Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands‑on experience
* Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
* 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
* OnDemand GP access
* A strong team culture where people support each other day‑to‑day
Benefits: Work That Works for You
* 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
* Celebrate your birthday!
* Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
* Team‑based working patterns
Benefits: Be Part of Something Bigger
* Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
* A values‑led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially
Benefits: The Essentials
* Pension with NEST
* Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
* Long service recognition awards
* On‑site parking (where available)
* Relaxed dress code
Safeguarding
Silver Birch Care Holdings is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‑being of children and young people. Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with Ofsted regulations. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.
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