Job Description

Job Title:

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care

Contract

Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary:

28,100 - 29,100 per annum

Location:

Burton Upon Trent

About the Role

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established therapeutic care provider for a skilled and compassionate Team Leader to join a children's residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).


This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role that makes a lasting impact--helping to shape care delivery, guide staff development, and ensure a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment that enables children to thrive.

Responsibilities

Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day running of the service Ensure care delivery aligns with the home's Statement of Purpose and regulatory standards Supervise and support residential care staff in providing consistent, high-quality care Lead on therapeutic planning and contribute to individualised care strategies Oversee daily operations including rotas, audits, and delegated budgets Promote safeguarding, participation, and children's rights throughout all work Collaborate with external professionals including education and health services Participate in team meetings, reviews, and the on-call rota Maintain a safe, nurturing, and emotionally secure environment for all young people

Requirements

Essential:

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or Health and Social Care - CYP) Significant experience in children's residential care, preferably with EBD Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of therapeutic approaches Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support care staff Full UK driving licence Flexibility to work across shifts including sleep-ins

Desirable:

Working towards or willing to undertake Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and quality standards Previous experience in supervisory or team leadership roles

Benefits

210 hours annual leave 3% employer pension contribution Funded Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications Blue Light Card and wellbeing perks Casual dress and team-building events Free enhanced DBS check Refer-a-friend bonus up to 500 Therapeutic induction and clinical reflection support Clear career progression pathways Electric car scheme

About the Provider

This organisation delivers therapeutic residential care through child-centred, trauma-informed practice. Their homes are structured around the needs of young people, with strong staff support, robust training, and a commitment to quality. You'll be joining a provider that believes in enabling both young people and their teams to succeed.

Apply Today

Step into a leadership role that makes a lasting difference.



Contact Sharissa today for a confidential conversation or to apply:



sharissag@snghealthcare.co.uk



02380 118 224