Ready to take the next step in your career?
We are urgently recruiting experienced Team Leaders for established residential children’s homes in Leyland and Preston. You will have been in a similar position for at least 12 months.
Our Team Leaders need to be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
Team Leader Hourly rate
£15.00-£16.00 depending on Team Leader experience and qualifications
£60 sleep in
You will be required to be flexible with your shift patterns.
The role of Team Leader
As a Team Leader, you will:
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Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers
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Promote excellent safeguarding and child-centred care
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Support staff development, supervision and performance
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Help manage challenging behaviour and complex needs
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Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed
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Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager
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Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
Team Leader Requirements
✅ Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent
✅ Residential childcare experience
✅ Leadership or supervisory experience essential
✅ SEMH/complex needs experience desirable
✅ Strong communication and leadership skills
✅ Emotional resilience and a professional approach
✅ Enhanced DBS
✅ Flexible to work shifts, weekends & sleep-ins
✅ Full UK driving licence desirable
Senior Residential Support Workers ready to step up are encouraged to apply.
WHY MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH US?
⭐ Career progression
⭐ Supportive management
⭐ Leadership development
⭐ Rewarding work
⭐ Make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
Confidential enquiries welcome.
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Salary description
£15.00 - £16.00 per hour