Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care
Houghton on the Hill, Leicester | £14.50 – £15.50 per hour | 40 hours per week
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and established children’s residential care provider for a Team Leader to join their open and established 3-bed home based in Houghton on the Hill, Leicester.
The home supports children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and provides a stable, nurturing environment where young people are supported to achieve positive outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to join a provider that is expanding and investing in its homes and people.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting both the children and the staff team, including:
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Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
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Acting as a positive role model for staff and young people
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Supporting care planning, safeguarding and behaviour management
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Ensuring high standards of care in line with policies and regulations
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Supporting, mentoring and developing Support Workers
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Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager
Shift pattern:
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40 hours per week
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1 shift on / 2 shifts off
About You
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience working in children’s residential care, ideally with EBD
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Is currently a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, or ready to step up
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Has strong safeguarding knowledge and understands trauma-informed care
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Is confident leading shifts and supporting staff
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Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 or Level 4 in Children & Young People
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Is flexible, reliable and passionate about making a difference
Salary & Benefits
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£14.50 – £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)
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Stable, open home with an established team
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Opportunity to progress within a growing provider
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Ongoing training and development
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Supportive management structure
Interested?
This role would suit someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and expanding organisation.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch