Team Leaders Wanted for a Brand-New Children's Home near Sudbury!
Sevello Children's Homes are recruiting Team Leaders for their exciting new home, New Haven, opening near Sudbury.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a brand-new home, supporting up to 4 children aged 5-12, many of whom will have a diagnosis such as Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), ADHD, or Autism. You'll help shape the home from the very beginning, guiding a dedicated team to provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you will play a central role in ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained. You'll work directly with children while also supervising and guiding staff, creating a positive and stable home environment where children can thrive.
Salary: 33,731 per year + 50 per sleep in shift
Shift Pattern: 1 on, 2 off - great for work-life balance
Shift Times: 07:30 - 22:30 (with sleep-ins as required)
Annual Leave: 240 hours (30 days)
Location: New Haven, near Sudbury (village location - driving licence required)
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Support Workers
Support children aged 5-12 with daily routines, education, and activities
Promote independence and help children develop essential life skills
Build positive relationships and act as a role model
Ensure care plans, safeguarding, and regulatory standards are consistently met
Contribute to the home's development and success through teamwork and strong leadership
What We're Looking For
Experience of working in a children's residential care setting (essential)
Leadership or supervisory experience (desirable but not essential)
Passion for working with children and making a real difference in their lives
Ability to motivate and support a team in a challenging but rewarding environment
Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural village location)
Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce (or equivalent) - or willingness to work towards Level 5
Benefits
Salary of 33,731 per year
Full support to achieve your Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Generous annual leave - 240 hours (30 days)
OFSTED bonuses for achieving high standards and positive outcomes
The chance to lead in a brand-new home and help shape its success from day one
Ready to Lead?
If you're an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced DBS check. You'll also be asked to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we'll conduct online searches for publicly available information.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020. At Sevello, we value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: 36,031.00 per year
Application question(s):
Able to complete sleep-ins?
Do you have a Level 3/4 NVQ in Children and young Peoples Workforce?
Experience:
Childrens Residential: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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