Job Description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care - Full-Time - On-Site

Location:

Greenford (UB6)

Hours:

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week | On-site | Varied shifts (may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, bank and public holidays)

We're on the lookout for a confident and experienced Children's Residential Team Leader to help guide our dedicated care staff and provide stability, direction, and inspiration to the young people we support.

In this leadership role, you'll support the day-to-day running of the home while ensuring care practices are safe, consistent, and in line with both regulatory standards and our core values. You'll work closely with the management team, leading by example and empowering colleagues to deliver the highest quality of care.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting young people with complex needs in a warm, supportive residential setting Assisting in the delivery and monitoring of personalised care plans Offering hands-on support during shifts, modelling excellent care practices Keeping accurate, up-to-date documentation on care, behaviour and progress Providing mentorship to junior staff and contributing to team development Ensuring safeguarding and regulatory standards are always met Playing an active role in creating a nurturing, structured home environment

About You:

To thrive in this position, you'll need:

You

must

hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent). This is an Ofsted requirement.*
You

must

have experience with working with children and young people in an Ofsted Regulated home. You

must

be dedicated to providing outstanding care You

must

be suitable to work with Children. A DBS Certificate is a requirement for the role.*
A proactive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills A passion for creating lasting positive change in children's lives

Company Overview:

SBCHL have in excess of 60 homes across London, Peterborough and Northampton plus an independent specialist school for children aged 8-19 with autism and other learning difficulties. We deliver high-quality care to support children and young people with overcoming obstacles and enabling them to celebrate achievements and develop independent skills. Our qualified and dedicated team will work on nurturing and building the self-esteem of every individual, ensuring they feel safe and supported.

Benefits:

Long Service Recognition - We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a

50 reward

on your 3-year anniversary,

100 at 5 years

, and a

fully paid weekend getaway

to mark your 10-year milestone Birthday Treats - Because your special day matters! Receive a

100 birthday gift

each year, just for being you Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone great? Refer them and earn

250 when they join

and another

250 when they pass probation

Pension with NEST Pensions Access to Sage Employee Benefits 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access to an OnDemand GP Service Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s) Access to Key Worker Discount Schemes e.g. Blue Light Card On site parking Relaxed dress code for a comfortable, child-focused atmosphere
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 16.12 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Greenford UB6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person