Team Leader - Children's Residential Services

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Services

Location: Burton-upon-Trent
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum + sleep-in payments & shift enhancements
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Permanent (including days, evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
Reports To: Deputy Manager / Registered Manager

⭐ About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a children's residential home in Burton-upon-Trent. You will lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers, ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing, high-quality care while maintaining compliance with Ofsted and Children's Home Regulations

✅ Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and supervise staff on shiftConduct handovers, supervisions and support staff developmentSupport care planning, risk assessments and key working sessionsPromote safeguarding and maintain accurate recordsAssist with rotas, medication administration and health & safetyBuild positive relationships with young people, families and professionalsSupport admissions, referrals and transitions into the homeUse therapeutic approaches and de-escalation techniques to manage behaviours positively

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicleEnhanced DBS checkMinimum 1-2 years' experience within residential childcareGood knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and Children's Home Regulations

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and communication skillsExcellent organisation and record-keeping abilitiesCalm, resilient and able to work under pressureChild-focused with a caring and empathetic approach

Benefits

Competitive salary packageSleep-in payments and shift enhancementsOngoing training and career progression opportunitiesOpportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people

In order to be considered for this position or to obtain further information please contact the Health & Social Care Team on 01922 725445 – email CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk

Alternatively, please submit your CV to care@tudoremployment.co.uk or Register Online - https://tinyurl.com/TEAHSCREG0

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