Children’s Residential Team Leader | Deputy Manager | Senior Support Worker | Senior Residential Support Worker | Children’s Home Team Leader | EBD Team Leader | Young People’s Services | Residential Childcare
Location: CT6 & surrounding areas Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Team Leader looking to step into a role where your leadership truly shapes young lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, supportive OFSTED‑regulated Children’s Residential Home in Kent, providing stability, safety, and inspiration for young people.
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and leading a team with heart, this role will feel like the perfect next step.
⭐ What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Company car
31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Birthday treats
24/7 access to an On‑Demand GP service
Supportive, values‑driven leadership
A home that genuinely puts children first
⭐ About the Role
As Team Leader, you will guide and support a dedicated staff team, ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, child‑centred environment. You’ll lead shifts, mentor staff, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, OFSTED compliance, and therapeutic care.
This role suits someone with experience in:
Children’s Residential Homes
EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Young People’s Services
Supported Living for Children & Young People
OFSTED‑regulated care
⭐ Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and motivate your team with consistency and compassion
Ensure high‑quality care aligned with OFSTED regulations and safeguarding standards
Build trusted relationships with young people, families, social workers, and external agencies
Champion best practice in care planning, risk management, and reporting
Promote a positive, stable, homely environment where young people can thrive
Support continuous improvement and contribute to the home’s long‑term success
⭐ What You’ll Need
Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential
Experience working in a Children’s Residential Home
Strong understanding of OFSTED standards, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks
A driving licence is strongly preferred
Confident leading shifts and supporting junior staff
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
⭐ Commutable From (20‑mile radius of CT6)
Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury, Faversham, Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington‑on‑Sea, Westgate‑on‑Sea, Minster, St Nicholas at Wade, Reculver, Beltinge, Chestfield, Swalecliffe, Seasalter, Blean, Sturry, Fordwich, Littlebourne, Wingham, Aylesham, Adisham, Bridge, Chartham, Chislet, Hoath, Herne, Thanet, Manston, Monkton, Sarre, Preston, Ash, Sandwich, Deal, Walmer, Dover, Temple Ewell, River, Shepherdswell, Barham, Elham, Lyminge, Hythe, Saltwood, Sandgate, Folkestone, Capel‑le‑Ferne, Hawkinge, Densole, Sellindge, Lympne, New Romney, Dymchurch, St Mary’s Bay, Greatstone, Lydd, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Iwade, Queenborough, Sheerness, Minster‑on‑Sea, Leysdown‑on‑Sea, Warden, Eastchurch.
⭐ Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year