Team Leader – 2 Bedded Children’s Residential Complex EBD Home
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Salary: £15.50 per hour / £33,852 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home
* Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
* Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
* Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
* Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Be part of the on‑call rota and cover shifts when required
Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
* Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children’s residential setting
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
* Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑in shifts
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
What’s on Offer
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
* A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.
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