Job Description

Team Leader - Residential Children's Care | Preston, Lancashire

Full-Time | 14.85-15.90/hr + 60 sleep-in | Career Progression Available

Are you ready to

lead a team that's redefining children's residential care

?

We're partnering with a

trailblazing children's care provider

in Preston that's transforming the way care is delivered for young people with complex needs. This is a chance to make a

real, lasting impact

while growing your leadership career.

The Role

As

Team Leader

, you'll guide a team of dedicated staff, ensuring every child in your care feels

safe, supported, and empowered

. You'll be hands-on, mentoring your team, maintaining quality standards, and shaping care plans that truly make a difference.

What you'll do:

Lead, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding care. Oversee and maintain tailored care plans for each child. Act as a positive role model, championing trauma-informed approaches. Ensure operational excellence: staffing, rotas, budgets, and compliance. Drive a culture of positivity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

Passion for working with young people and making a difference. Leadership experience in a care setting, with strong team management skills. Knowledge of BESD (Behavioural, Emotional, Social Difficulties) and trauma-informed care. Secondary education with strong literacy & numeracy; UK driving licence.

Bonus:

Experience in residential care, knowledge of childcare legislation, and a track record in developing high-performing teams.

What's On Offer

Competitive pay +

sleep-in payments

and performance bonuses. Company pension, flexible schedule, and extra shift opportunities.

Career growth

with access to Level 3/4 Diplomas in Residential Childcare and ongoing professional development. Be part of a

dynamic, forward-thinking team

that's setting new standards in the industry.
If you're

driven, compassionate, and ready to lead by example

, this is your chance to be part of a

truly innovative organisation

changing lives every day.

Apply today

and help us shape the future of children's care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.85-15.90 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person