Job Description

About the role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Team Leader to join our children's residential home for young people aged 7 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role requires strong leadership, a trauma-informed mindset, and the ability to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

Lead shifts and ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the home Support children in line with care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans Provide supervision and guidance to residential support staff Oversee accurate documentation including incident records, Regulation 40 notifications, and contribute to Regulation 45 reporting Participate in the induction, training, supervision, and annual appraisal of staff Contribute to the development of a therapeutic and nurturing environment Maintain effective safeguarding procedures and promote child welfare Support with rota planning and ensure appropriate staffing levels Liaise with professionals and attend relevant meetings Promote children's rights, independence, and participation in their care
Essential requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a senior or equivalent in a children's residential home Confident understanding of safeguarding and regulatory standards within the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 Experience supporting Regulation 40 notifications and contributing to Regulation 45 reports Experience delivering or supporting staff supervisions, appraisals, and training Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Willingness to enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (fully funded) Flexible to work as part of a rota, including weekends and sleep-in duties A child-focused, emotionally intelligent approach to care
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: In person