Team Leader - Children's Home - Handsworth in Birmingham

Team Leader – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Handsworth

Pay: £14.50–£15 per hour, plus a Medicash plan

Are you an experienced residential childcare practitioner ready to lead a team and help children build safer, brighter futures?

Our client is looking for a compassionate and dependable Team Leader to support children and young people in a nurturing residential home in Telford. Working alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, you'll guide Residential Support Workers and help provide consistent, child-centred care.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers, including through supervision and guidance.
• Help children with daily routines, education, activities and developing life skills.
• Build trusting relationships and recognise each child's achievements.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed.
• Support staff with de-escalation and responding calmly to challenging situations.
• Keep accurate records and work with families, social workers and other professionals.

What we're looking for:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• A genuine commitment to supporting children and improving their outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to guide and motivate a team.
• A calm, resilient and professional approach, including under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and ongoing learning.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
• An enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.

Experience in residential care, staff supervision or supporting children with complex needs is beneficial. A Level 5 leadership qualification and a full UK driving licence are desirable.

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