Children's Residential Team Leader
Salary: £13.80–£14.30 per hour (£28,704–£29,744 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Location: Middleton, M24
Home Size: 3-bed EBD children's residential home
Salary & Benefits
Hourly rate of £13.80–£14.30
40 hours per week
28 days' annual leave
£50 birthday bonus
Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
£50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Company pension
Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
Refer-a-friend bonus
Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
Further benefits to be discussed at interview
What We're Looking For
Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader position
Previous experience supporting or supervising residential care staff
Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD
Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to colleagues
A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
Lead shifts and provide direction, guidance and support to the residential care team
Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people, supporting their individual needs and development
Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
Support staff through coaching, guidance and positive role modelling
Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
Build effective relationships with families, social workers and other professionals
Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Help maintain a positive, consistent and therapeutic culture within the home
Shift Pattern
40 hours per week
1 day on, 2 days off
Shift times: 10:00am–10:00pm
Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
Up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated, subject to the home's operational requirements
To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com .