Supported Accommodation Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bagnall, Stoke-on-Trent ST9
Salary: £34,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in allowance based on 10 sleeps per month)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off
3-Bed Children’s Home
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a 3-bed children’s supported accommodation service in Stoke-on-Trent. The home is currently supporting 1 young person and is registered for up to 3 young people.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people to develop independence, life skills, and positive outcomes in a safe and supportive environment.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the supported accommodation service, providing leadership and guidance to a team of support workers while ensuring the young people receive high-quality care and support.
You will play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development while ensuring the service meets safeguarding, regulatory and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of support workers to ensure high-quality support delivery
- Support the development and implementation of individual support and pathway plans
- Promote independence and life skills development for young people
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and reports are maintained
- Contribute to team meetings, supervision and staff development
- Work collaboratively with social workers, families and external professionals
- Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to care planning
- Ensure the home meets health & safety and safeguarding standards
- Support the creation of a safe, positive and therapeutic environment
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Experience working with children or young people in residential or supported accommodation settings
- Experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to support young people with complex behaviours and trauma-informed approaches
- Good organisational and communication skills
- A positive, resilient and proactive approach
Desirable:
- Level 4/5 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience working with looked-after children
Personal Qualities
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and team support skills
- High emotional intelligence and empathy
- Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people
Additional Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins
- Ability to travel where required
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.