Job Description

Location:

Tottenham

Salary:

31,200 - 32,200 per annum

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Shifts:

Days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins required

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Make a Real Impact.

Are you ready to step up and lead with heart, integrity, and purpose?

Liberi Care

is seeking a committed and compassionate

Team Leader

to join our residential service in

Tottenham

, supporting young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural needs. This is a hands-on leadership role where every shift offers the chance to make a real difference--guiding your team, shaping therapeutic care, and helping young people thrive.

About the Role

As Team Leader, you'll take charge during your shifts--supporting staff, maintaining structure, and ensuring the highest quality of trauma-informed care. You'll lead from the front, combining emotional insight with operational skill to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering home environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesFocused Support for Young People

Build strong, therapeutic relationships through consistent keywork Encourage routines, learning, and engagement in daily life Promote emotional wellbeing using trauma-informed approaches Monitor Placement Plans and Risk Assessments Support family contact and multi-agency collaboration

Leadership and Team Guidance

Lead 3-4 shifts per week, ensuring consistency and structure Provide clear handovers and oversee daily task delegation Supervise, mentor, and support Support Workers and agency staff Foster a reflective, values-led team culture

Safeguarding and Behaviour Monitoring

Respond effectively to disclosures, incidents, and risk Lead debriefs after behavioural challenges Monitor safeguarding concerns (e.g. CSE, absconding, bullying) Maintain detailed, accurate records and reports

Compliance and Organisation

Manage shift paperwork, medication, hygiene, and logbooks Audit incidents, keywork sessions, and daily reports Oversee petty cash and ensure household safety and organisation

Communication and Team Development

Liaise with managers and external professionals effectively Share updates on young people's progress and needs Support training and help embed care plans, policies, and procedures Champion informal learning and promote reflective practice

Operational Duties

Coordinate activities, routines, appointments, and key events Help plan birthdays, experiences, and therapeutic opportunities Ensure the smooth, safe, and consistent running of the home

What We're Looking For

Minimum 2 years' experience

in residential childcare or a related setting

Level 3 Diploma

in Residential Childcare (or actively working towards it) A confident, compassionate leader with a calm and resilient approach Strong understanding of

trauma-informed practice

and safeguarding Excellent communication and team collaboration skills A full UK driving licence is preferred

What We Offer

Competitive salary: 31,200 - 32,200 per annum Clear career progression pathways Strong support from experienced and approachable leadership A values-led, collaborative team culture A meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in young lives

Ready to Step Into Leadership?

If you're ready to lead with clarity, care, and purpose--we'd love to hear from you. This is more than a job--it's a chance to inspire change, guide young people, and build brighter futures where it matters most.

Apply now

with your CV and take the next step in your residential childcare career with

Liberi Care

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LC SNR