Residential Team Leader – Children’s Mental Health Service
Location: Salford
Salary: £29494.40 plus enhancements
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Advertised by:P4 Recruitment
Are you an experienced and compassionate residential care professional ready to take the next step into leadership?
P4 Recruitment is proud to represent a national care organisation in the search for a Team Leader at a specialist 4-bedroom children’s residential home in Salford. This home supports young people with complex mental health needs, providing a safe, therapeutic environment where they can develop emotional resilience and life skills.
About the Role
You’ll lead shifts, support the Registered Manager, and act as a role model to your team — ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care is delivered at all times. You’ll work closely with a Clinical Psychologist to embed a therapeutic approach and help young people build the tools they need for long-term wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support the care team to ensure consistency and compassion in care delivery
Ensure care plans are followed and regularly reviewed in line with young people’s needs
Maintain safe and nurturing routines that promote emotional regulation and personal growth
Collaborate with clinical professionals and external agencies to support holistic care
Carry out staff supervisions, shift planning, and incident debriefs as required
Ensure safeguarding standards are upheld at all times
Essential Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience working in a residential setting with young people with complex needs
Strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
Ability to lead by example and support staff development
Confident, empathetic communicator with strong safeguarding awareness
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary with regular pay reviews
Generous sleep-in and on-call enhancements
28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Funded qualifications and career progression pathways
Clinical support and training from an in-house Psychologist
Pension scheme, employee wellbeing support, and recognition awards
Enhanced DBS paid for and full induction provided
About the Home
This 4-bedroom home in Salford is purpose-built to support young people aged 11–18 with complex mental health needs. Working closely with a dedicated psychologist, the team offers a consistent, nurturing, and structured environment to help residents regulate emotions, build relationships, and transition successfully into adulthood.
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