Team Leader – Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities)
Location: West Bromwich
Pay: £14.50–£15 per hour, plus a Medicash plan
Our client is recruiting a Team Leader for a specialist short-breaks service in Telford. The home supports children aged 5–18 with learning disabilities, autism, global developmental delay and other additional needs. Up to three children stay at the home at any one time.
Children are involved in planning and decisions about their care, with their individual needs and perspectives at the heart of the service. Staff build positive, nurturing relationships and support children's emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. The home provides a safe, stimulating environment with space for children to relax, enjoy activities and have privacy.
The role
Working alongside the Deputy and Registered Manager, you'll lead and support Residential Support Workers while helping deliver high-quality, child-centred care. You'll provide consistency, encouragement and positive role modelling for both children and colleagues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and guiding Residential Support Workers.
- Providing supervision and supporting staff development.
- Helping with recruitment, induction and training.
- Supporting rota planning to meet children's care needs.
- Working directly with children in their daily routines, education, activities and life-skill development.
- Building trusting relationships and celebrating each child's achievements.
- Promoting safeguarding and ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed.
- Guiding staff in de-escalation and responding calmly to challenging situations.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and reviews.
- Working positively with families, social workers and other professionals.
- Supporting compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
About you
You'll be compassionate, dependable and emotionally resilient, with a genuine motivation to make a positive difference in children's lives.
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
- Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with children.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable children.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Clear communication skills and a calm, respectful approach.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
Desirable:
- Level 5 leadership or management qualification in residential childcare.
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- Experience in regulated residential care or supporting children with complex needs or challenging behaviours.
- Full UK driving licence.
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Team Leader - Children's Home - West Bromwich employer: Portman Recruitment Limited
Our client is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Senior Children's Residential Support Workers. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, they offer competitive salaries, generous leave, and comprehensive benefits, including a medical cashback scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme. The company prioritises career progression and values diversity, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
Contact Details:
Portman Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
