Job Description

Job description
We are looking to recruit to a group leader posts for our new residential children's home called Oakdale which is sited off Bannerdale Road, Sheffield. You will support the management of the day-to-day operation of the home and ensure that the home meets the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality standards.



You must hold a level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or have relevant experience and have a minimum of two years' work experience in a position relevant to the direct care of children and young people. You must be able to lead and make decisions, supporting the Homes' manager and your team members.



You will supervise residential child-care practitioners and ancillary workers have knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting children and young people in care.



Flexible working including working evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota is a requirement with any out of hours work attracting pay enhancements and sleep ins at the national agreed rate. We offer an excellent career pathway with training opportunities both in house and through our local universities. We aim to provide a discriminate free, safe environment for young people to thrive and reach their individual potential in all aspects of life. All staff are qualified to look after young people through recognised NVQ, QCF and Diploma qualifications.



Our homes are frequently inspected in relation to national minimum standards by Ofsted and therefore experience of inspections would be an advantage. The environment can be challenging at times - so a positive attitude, compassion, commitment and resilience are essential. You'll use the training and support provided as well as your knowledge and experience to provide genuine care, emotional first aid and a warm, homely and therapeutic environment to the young people living with us - helping them to build resilience and achieve their full potential.



Further information please contact Graham.Hughes@sheffield.gov.uk



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more here New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003810
Date posted
15/12/2025
Application closing date
18/01/2026
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 7 38,220 to 41,771
Package
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Job category/type
Children's Social Care