Team Leader Residential Childrens Care
Ribchester, Lancashire
£15.88 per hour
Full time - 42 hours per week | TEMP TO PERM
Meridian Business Support are recruiting for a Team Leader to join a residential childrens service in Ribchester on a temp to perm basis. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead a care team, build experience in a specialist setting and secure a permanent position.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Support Worker or existing Team Leader looking to step into a structured leadership position within childrens residential care.
Job role As a Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and maintaining a safe, supportive environment:
Lead and motivate a team of care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
Ensure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of young people at all times
Supervise staff performance through coaching, probation reviews and appraisals
Monitor and audit care practices to ensure compliance with Childrens Home Regulations and Quality Standards
Support the planning and delivery of activities tailored to individual needs
Promote positive behaviour support and encourage development and independence
Skills and experience We are looking for a confident and experienced care professional:
Level 3 RQF in Child and Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent) is essential
Experience in a senior or supervisory role within residential care or childrens services
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge
Ability to lead a team and support the development of good practice
Benefits and environment You will be working within a specialist residential setting supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with autism and complex needs, in a rural location with access to outdoor activities and creative learning opportunities.
£15.88 per hour with opportunity to secure a permanent contract
Full time, stable hours - 42 hours per week
Ongoing training and development
Supportive team environment focused on positive outcomes
Clear progression opportunities within a growing care organisation
All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with safeguarding requirements.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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