Job Description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care

Location:

Tamworth

Salary:

33,000 - 35,000 per year (including sleep-ins)

Contract Type:

Full-time | Permanent

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Growth. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced

Residential Support Worker

ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a confident and compassionate

Team Leader

to join our dedicated team in

Tamworth

. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a

supportive, therapeutic, and child-focused organisation

.

With two Ofsted-rated "Good" homes and a third opening soon, we are proud to deliver

high-quality, trauma-informed care

that helps children and young people reach their full potential.

Your Role

As a

Team Leader

, you will:

Lead and motivate a team of Residential Support Workers to deliver exceptional care. Provide supervision, mentoring, and guidance to support staff development. Oversee and contribute to personalised therapeutic care plans. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and organisational standards. Act as a consistent, positive role model for both staff and young people. Support the management team with rota planning, performance reviews, and training needs.

About You

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

- essential. At least

1 year's experience

in a children's residential care setting - preferred. Previous

leadership or shift-leading experience

- desirable. Excellent communication, organisation, and team management skills. Resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting young people.

Full UK driving licence

- required.

What We Offer

Salary:

33,000 - 35,000 per year (including sleep-ins). Clear career progression and leadership development pathways. Ongoing training in

therapeutic and trauma-informed care

. Access to an

in-house therapist

and wellbeing support. Supportive and collaborative management team.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

. Free meals during shifts and on-site parking. Casual dress code and regular team-building events. Retail and gym membership discounts. Loyalty rewards for long-term service.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

If you're passionate about helping children and young people achieve brighter futures and ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now

and join a team that's committed to making a lasting difference -- for the children you support and for your own professional growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking
Experience:

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

Drivers Licence (required) NVQ 3 Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person