Overview
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Location: Tarleton, Lancashire | Pay: £14.50/hr + £60 sleep-in | Shifts: 2 on / 4 off
About The Role
We’re a leading therapeutic children’s care provider in the Northwest, looking for caring, resilient, and passionate individuals to support young people aged 8–17. We’re dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate care that helps young people feel safe, supported, and understood.
Working with young people from complex backgrounds—including those with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), high-risk challenging behaviour, and learning/behavioural challenges—you will deliver high-quality, compassionate support that meets their unique needs.
Your role
As a Team Leader, you’ll lead practice on shift, mentor and support new team members, oversee day-to-day operations, and act as the key point of contact for reporting to higher management. You will conduct staff supervisions, provide progress updates, and raise concerns related to team or young person dynamics, advising when management intervention may be needed. You will act as a Key Worker where necessary, taking primary responsibility for the care and development of a designated young person.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Leading the shift and ensuring high standards of care and conduct at all times.
* Supporting care planning, assessments, and contributing to care reviews.
* Organising and participating in educational, social, and recreational activities, including outings and holidays.
* Liaising with external professionals and agencies alongside senior management.
* Ensuring accurate and detailed record-keeping, including delegating written tasks and signing them off as Team Leader.
* Promoting best practices in line with the home's SOP and company policies.
You will contribute to Exceptional Care’s ambition to provide outstanding care and transformative support for children and young people. You’ll champion our company values: Professionalism Respect Integrity Development Equality.
If you hold a Level 3 or 4 in Children and Young People and have over two years of experience in a children's residential setting, then join us in this dynamic role where leadership, compassion, and care come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people – apply now and make a real difference.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Criteria
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
* 2 years’ experience supporting young people in a children’s residential setting
Desired Criteria
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence - preferred
Closing Date Tuesday 30th September, 2025
Contract Type Full-time
Salary £14.50 Hourly
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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