Job Description

Team Leader - Children's Residential Home (Ofsted Registered)

Location: Tottenham
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 31,200 - 32,200 per annum
Shifts: Days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Make a Real Impact.

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career?

Join

Liberi Care

, a values-led provider delivering therapeutic, trauma-informed care for children and young people. This is your chance to lead a team, provide hands-on support, and create lasting positive change for young people aged 10-17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

Why You'll Love This Role

Real Leadership: Lead by example, mentor others, and shape outstanding care. Make a Difference: Every shift creates impact and lasting change. Strong Team Culture: Work with experienced, compassionate colleagues in a reflective and supportive environment. Variety and Balance: Enjoy a structured mix of day, evening, weekend and sleep-in shifts. Career Growth: Clear progression routes into Deputy or Registered Manager roles.

Your Role as Team Leader

You'll combine frontline support with on-shift leadership to create a safe, therapeutic and nurturing home environment.

Support for Young People

Build trusting, therapeutic relationships through consistent keywork. Encourage daily routines, education, and positive engagement. Use trauma-informed approaches to promote emotional resilience. Contribute to placement plans, risk assessments and safeguarding strategies. Liaise with social workers, therapists and other professionals.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead 3-4 shifts per week, setting clear expectations and structure. Deliver thorough handovers and delegate tasks effectively. Supervise, mentor and support Support Workers and agency staff. Foster a reflective, positive and values-led culture.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Respond effectively to incidents, disclosures, and risks. Lead debriefs and promote learning after challenges. Oversee medication, logbooks, incident reports and household safety. Monitor safeguarding issues such as absconding, bullying or exploitation. Ensure accurate and timely record keeping.

What You'll Bring

Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare or a related setting. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards it). Confident, compassionate leadership with emotional resilience. Strong safeguarding knowledge and trauma-informed practice. Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence preferred.

What We Offer

Competitive salary 31,200 - 32,200 per annum. Clear career progression to senior leadership roles. Ongoing training, reflective practice and development opportunities. A collaborative, supportive team where your leadership is valued. A meaningful role where your work directly transforms young lives.

Step Into Leadership Today

If you're ready to lead with care, clarity and purpose, and make a real difference in children's residential care, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role inspires you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Referral programme
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) DBS Certificate registered to the Update Service (preferred) NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person