Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker to join a well-established care provider known for delivering high-quality residential support for young people within a nurturing, well-structured environment. As a Team Leader / Senior Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts, support care staff, and assist management in the smooth day-to-day running of a children's residential home. This role offers a salary range of £30,300 - £32,000 plus £55 per sleep ins and benefits. You will be responsible for ? Leading and coordinating shifts, ensuring safe and effective care delivery ? Supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager with daily operational duties ? Acting as a key point of guidance for support workers on shift ? Maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation ? Supporting children and young people with daily routines and wellbeing needs ? Promoting positive behaviour support and consistent boundaries ? Contributing to team working, communication, and service improvement ? Supporting health, safety, and risk management practices within the home ? Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements What we are looking for ? Previously worked as a Care Team leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader, Keyworker, Childcare Worker, care worker or in a similar role ? Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) is essential ? Experience within a children's residential care setting, ideally in a supervisory or senior support role ? Strong leadership ability with confidence to manage shifts and guide staff ? Reliable, adaptable, and able to respond effectively in a changing environment ? Commitment to promoting the welfare, safety, and development of children and young people ? Full UK driving licence is essential What's on offer ? Competitive salary ? £55 sleep-in allowance per shift ? Opportunity to step into