Job Title: Children’s Residential Team Leader
Location: Ramsgate, Kent
Salary: £15.60 per hour (40 hours per week) + Sleep-ins paid at £70.50
Key Responsibilities
* Lead shifts and act as a positive role model for Residential Support Workers
* Support young people with daily routines, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour management
* Maintain a safe, structured environment aligned with care plans and risk assessments
* Complete accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and handovers
* Support safeguarding practices and adhere to policies and procedures
* Collaborate with managers, schools, families, and external professionals
* Contribute to staff coaching, shift planning, and onboarding of new team members
Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Experience working in a children’s residential setting
* Ability to work a variable shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
* Strong communication skills, resilience, and a consistent approach to boundaries
Desirable
* Full UK driving licence (strongly favourable)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive hourly rate: £15.60 p/h (40 hours)
* Sleep-in rate: £70.50
* A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression into senior roles
Additional Information
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work checks, and an enhanced DBS check (as required for the role).
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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