Job Description

Exciting Leadership Opportunity Within Keeping Families Together - Team Leader at The Beacon Childrens Home (Seaham)




Keeping Families Together - A Pioneering Service

Salary: 32,597 - 36,363 plus additional earning potential of up to 5,000 with enhancements



Are you ready to lead with heart, creativity, and purpose? This is your chance to be part of something truly special.



Were launching a brand-new, trailblazing Childrens Home in Seaham -The Beacon - designed to offer planned respite care that helps children and families stay together working with Supporting Solutions. This is not just a job - its a mission to prevent children from entering care by offering tailored, trauma-informed support in a nurturing, home-from-home environment.

Why This Role:

No two days are the same - lead a dynamic team in a service where creativity and proactive thinking are essential. Relational care at its core - build meaningful connections with children, families, and professionals. Be part of a movement - The Beacon is part of a wider multi-agency network, shaping the future of family support in County Durham.

Your Role:

As Team Leader, youll support the Registered Manager in shaping and delivering this innovative service. Youll:
Lead and manage shifts, making key decisions in real time. Supervise and inspire a team of Residential Workers. Champion trauma-informed, relational care practices. Take the lead in planning, recording, and reviewing care. Help shape a culture of aspiration, dignity, and unity.

What Youll Bring:

Significant experience in residential childcare. Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or equivalent equivalent qualification as stated in the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015. Please refer to QS Stat Guidance on page 71 to confirm relevant equivalent qualifications). Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills. A passion for making a difference and a mindset that embraces challenge and change.

What Youll Get:

Basic salary: 32,597 - 36,363 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post, if required for external candidates) Enhancements: Earning potential up to 5,000 extra for sleep-ins, unsociable hours, and overtime Sleep-in rate: 41.78 per night Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 32 days after 5 years) Pension: Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Perks: Discounts, wellbeing support, gym membership, salary sacrifice schemes, and more

Relocation Support:

This post qualifies for removal and lodgings expenses, helping you make the move if youre relocating to join us.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

Key Info:

Interviews: Tuesday 25 November 2025

Minimum age: 22 years

Enhanced DBS required (Council will process)



Ready to lead with purpose and help families thrive?



Contact us via Greg.Bevan@durham.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role.



Apply now and be the difference at The Beacon.

How to apply

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website



If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk



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