At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide high-quality care for young people in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A Real Living Wage Employer committed to fair pay and staff recognition.
- Benefits: Enhanced holiday scheme, birthday off, NHS cash plan, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team and dynamic work environment with clear career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker and Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
We’re proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer, because fair pay should be the standard, not the exception. From January 2026, we’ll not only be implementing the minimum wage uplift early, but increasing our hourly rate further to recognise the hard work of our staff. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in leading and supporting a team to provide high‑quality care in our children’s homes. You’ll ensure a safe and nurturing environment, helping young people reach positive outcomes by addressing their physical, emotional, and practical needs. Your leadership will guide the team in achieving a better quality of life for the children in your care.
Key Responsibilities – Support to Young People
- Maintain a high quality of care and support that meets the practical, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the young person within our care.
- Provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which the young person can feel secure and free from harm.
- Establish positive, trusted and secure relationships with the young person ensuring professional boundaries.
- Be a positive role model to the young person, rewarding positive conduct.
- Attend to practical matters in relation to childcare and the family environment (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc.).
- Keep accurate written records on young people which feed into planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as appropriate.
- Empower the young person and facilitate their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future, sensitively supporting them where it may not be possible to act on their wishes.
- Support the young person in meetings with relevant professionals including social workers, CAMHS and LAC nurse.
- Participate in the development and implementation of risk assessments to protect team members and the young person.
- Ensure that the home operates in compliance with all relevant legislation including H&S, GDPR and care standards.
Key Responsibilities – Support to Team
- Be aware of the aims and outcomes of the home and support team members to achieve them.
- Provide informal practical and emotional support to team members experiencing difficulties.
- Promote positive challenges within the team.
- Perform on‑call duties as and when required to provide safeguarding escalation support.
- Take any other responsibilities as so reasonably directed by the management team.
Person Specification
- Experience as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker is a requirement for this role.
- Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence (held for at least 1 year).
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proven ability to supervise, support, and guide staff effectively.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding and relevant legislation.
- Skills in budget control and monitoring.
- Ability to manage and produce accurate reports on the day‑to‑day activities of young people.
- At least 2 years’ experience in residential care for young people.
Benefits
- Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service.
- Birthday Day Off.
- NHS Cash Plan Top up.
- Life Assurance X3.
- Free Blue Light Card.
- Access to industry leading training.
- Clear, career progression plan with our “Roots to Growth” scheme.
- Supportive Leadership Team.
- Additional leave.
- Casual dress.
- Discounted or free food.
- Free parking.
- On‑site parking.
Job Type: Full‑time
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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As a Real Living Wage Employer, we prioritise fair pay and the well-being of our staff, ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work. Our supportive leadership team fosters a nurturing work culture where you can thrive, with clear career progression opportunities through our 'Roots to Growth' scheme. Located in a community-focused environment, you will have access to industry-leading training, enhanced holiday schemes, and additional benefits that make working here both meaningful and rewarding.
