Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision) Location: Walsall Pay: £15.00 per hour Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off (12-hour shifts) We’re recruiting a Team Leader for a brand-new solo children’s home opening in Walsall. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist provision focused on reunification work, supporting children with complex needs in a therapeutic, family-orientated environment. The service is backed by an integrated clinical team, offering a trauma-informed, relationship-based model of care. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stable environment while supporting the young person’s journey toward reunification or long-term stability. What makes this different? * Small, focused solo placement with the child’s needs at the centre * Daily input from a dedicated clinical team * Real opportunity to contribute to a truly therapeutic, consistent care model * A growing company with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression What you’ll be doing: * Leading shifts and supporting the care team to deliver consistent, high-quality care * Building trusting, therapeutic relationships with the young person * Working closely with clinicians and senior staff to support individualised care and behaviour plans * Supporting documentation, medication administration, and safeguarding * Being a positive, dependable role model and promoting a culture of safety, support, and growth What we’re looking for: * Experience in children’s residential care (essential) * Confident and calm in complex or emotionally challenging situations * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working toward it) * Passionate about trauma-informed and relationship-based care * Reliable, consistent, and able to lead by example What’s on offer: * £15.00 per hour * Consistent 1 on / 2 off shift pattern * A highly supportive team with clinical input and training * Career development as new homes and services open * A meaningful role where you can make a real impact If you’re ready to be part of something purposeful from the very beginning — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information