Are you Level 3 qualified in Residential Childcare and ready for a new challenge?
We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join a small children’s residential home in Solihull, supporting up to three children/young people with Learning Disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive, community-based home.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will work closely with the management team to ensure high standards of care and lead shifts effectively.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the management team to maintain high-quality care standards
* Acting as daily shift lead and overseeing handovers
* Planning and organising staff duties during shifts
* Supervising and supporting staff, including contributing to appraisals
* Providing on-call support on a rota basis
* Organising rotas and ensuring appropriate staff deployment
* Supporting young people with daily routines, activities and independence
* Promoting participation in social, leisure, educational and life skills activities
* Supporting personal care needs, including intimate care where required
* Administering medication and supporting medical appointments
* Promoting wellbeing, safeguarding and positive outcomes
This role offers a balance of leadership, hands-on care and meaningful impact.
Essential Requirements
* Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – Essential
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Residential Childcare – Essential
* Full UK Driving Licence – Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexible, reliable and hardworking
* Confident team player
* Kind and caring approach
What’s On Offer
* Enhanced sleep-in rate of £60 (where applicable)
* Competitive salary with opportunities for additional hours
* Structured 2-week induction programme (face-to-face training, online modules and shadow shifts)
* Ongoing professional development and free online training
* Extra day’s annual leave for your birthday
* Length of Service Recognition Scheme (financial reward)
* Friendly and supportive team environment
* Free DBS check
* Free parking
* Free meals on shift (residential homes)
* Pension scheme
* £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme