Job Description
Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care (Maternity Cover)
Location: Oswestry (SY11)
Salary: £37,810.22 per year
Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off (including sleep-ins)
Reports to: Registered Manager
About the Role
An opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to step into a Team Leader position within a children’s residential home supporting young people aged 8–25 with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges.
The role involves leading shifts, supporting staff, and ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care while helping young people develop in a safe and stable environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and support staff to deliver care aligned with individual care plans
* Provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring to residential care staff
* Contribute to developing and reviewing care plans
* Support the management team with daily operations and maintaining home standards
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are addressed
* Build relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
* Support staff training and development
* Assist with records, reporting, home maintenance, and budgets
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
* Understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice
* Knowledge of safeguarding and legal frameworks
* Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
* Ability to lead by example and maintain professional boundaries
* Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
* Previous supervisory or management experience
* Knowledge of residential childcare regulations and standards
Benefits
* New starter bonus up to £1,000 for Level 3 qualified applicants
* Support for Level 3 & Level 5 qualifications
* Qualification completion bonuses
* Pension auto-enrolment
* Health cashback scheme for medical expenses
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail discounts through employee perks platform
* Long service awards (extra leave and bonuses)
* Refer-a-friend rewards
* Free meals during shifts and paid DBS
Additional Information
* Full-time, permanent position
* Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding screening required
* Applicants must confirm:
* Full UK driving licence
* Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
* Visa or sponsorship requirements (if any)
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