Job Description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Location: St Annes area
Pay: £14–£16 per hour
Contract: Permanent, full time
Shift pattern: One on, two off, with 24-hour shifts starting at 10am and including a sleep-in. Rota includes weekends and bank holidays.

Help young people feel safe, supported and confident about their future while leading a team that makes a difference.

We are recruiting a Team Leader to join an established provider of residential care for children and young people.

This is a hands-on role combining direct care with shift leadership. You will provide consistent support and clear boundaries for young people, guide colleagues in their day-to-day work and help the management team maintain a safe, welcoming and well-run home.

What’s on offer?

• £14–£16 per hour.

• Paid annual leave.

• Fully funded NVQs and apprenticeships to support your development.

• Company pension.

• Loyalty and referral bonuses ranging from £50 to £500.

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, plus perks and discounts.

Your role

Supporting children and young people

• Build positive, trusting relationships that help young people feel listened to, valued and secure.

• Provide practical and emotional support, encouraging independence and positive choices.

• Follow individual care plans, supporting each young person’s education, health, emotional wellbeing, cultural needs and personal development.

• Act as a Key Worker for designated young people, helping to review and update their care plans.

• Maintain clear, consistent boundaries and respond calmly to challenging situations.

• Plan and take part in activities, outings and occasional residential trips.

• Safeguard young people, advocate for their needs and report concerns promptly.

• Keep accurate, timely and confidential records, contributing to reviews and meetings with families and professionals.

Leading and supporting the team

• Lead shifts, allocate responsibilities and help colleagues deliver consistent, high-quality care.

• Support the induction and mentoring of new staff, helping them understand their responsibilities and development objectives.

• Be a positive role model, promoting respectful communication, teamwork and inclusive practice.

• Help staff follow care plans, home policies and agreed procedures.

• Lead or support colleagues during incidents, including physical interventions where required, in line with training and the home’s procedures.

• Work closely with the management team to maintain a safe, motivated and confident staff team.

Helping the home run effectively

• Support managers with daily routines, staffing arrangements and the effective use of resources.

• Maintain clear handovers and accurate records to ensure continuity of care.

• Work with local authorities, schools, health services and other professionals to support positive outcomes for young people.

• Help ensure practice reflects the home’s Statement of Purpose, policies and quality standards.

• Promote equality, respect and anti-discriminatory practice throughout the home.

About you

You will bring a caring, reliable and organised approach, with the confidence to guide colleagues and remain calm under pressure. You should understand the importance of safeguarding, professional boundaries and consistent care, and be comfortable balancing direct support with leadership responsibilities.

You must be able to work the one-on, two-off rota, including 24-hour shifts with sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Apply now

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and helping a team deliver excellent care, we would like to hear from you.

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