Job Description

Team Leader | Children's Residential Care (EBD) | Leyland

Are you a Senior Support Worker ready to step up and lead a team making a genuine difference in children's lives?

We're looking for a passionate and resilient

Team Leader

to join a specialist provider in

Preston

. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a welcoming

2-bed residential home

dedicated to supporting children with

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

.

If you thrive in a supportive environment and are committed to helping young people build independence and achieve positive outcomes, we want to hear from you.

The Offer & Benefits

Competitive Salary:

14.50 per hour

Sleep-in Allowance:

50 per sleep

Career Progression:

A clear pathway for development and the perfect chance for a

Senior Support Worker

to gain leadership experience.

Specialist Training:

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training in

EBD and Positive Behaviour Support

.

Supportive Culture:

A friendly, collaborative team with regular supervision and support.

Generous Annual Leave

and the immense satisfaction of making a real, lasting difference.
You will be a vital part of the team, helping to create a warm, stable, and positive home environment. Your key focus will be:

Leading by Example:

Fostering a warm, positive environment and actively engaging children in activities, hobbies, and educational pursuits.

Building Independence:

Supporting the development of essential life skills like cooking, cleaning, and personal organisation.

Implementation & Oversight:

Assisting with the implementation of individual care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.

Collaboration:

Building trusting relationships with children, families, and other professionals, and maintaining accurate progress records.

Promoting Development:

Actively supporting the social, emotional, and physical well-being of every child.
We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced:

Previous experience working with children and young people in a

residential or care setting

is

essential

.

Compassionate & Resilient:

You are patient, calm under pressure, and deeply committed to supporting children with EBD.

Proactive & Creative:

Enthusiastic about engaging young people through activities.

Committed:

Reliable, responsible, and dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality care.

Flexible:

Willing to work a rota including fully paid sleep-ins.

Qualified (Desirable):

An

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People

or equivalent is a bonus (full training provided if not held).

Essential Requirements

Genuinely passionate about working with children and young people with EBD.

Full UK Driving Licence

(essential for activities and transport). Sound understanding of

safeguarding principles

and child welfare. Basic IT skills and the Right to work in the UK.

Ready to inspire and lead? If you have the drive, empathy, and commitment to support children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person