Night Team Leader (Residential Children's Home). Job in Eastbourne Education & Training Jobs

We are seeking experienced and confident Team Leaders to join our Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Homes in Eastbourne. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the safe, consistent and effective running of shifts within the home. As a Team Leader, you will provide direction, guidance and support to Coaches and Senior Coaches, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and behaviour management are maintained at all times. You will play a key role in creating a stable, therapeutic and structured environment where young people feel safe, supported and able to achieve positive outcomes.

This role requires calm decision making, strong leadership skills and the ability to lead teams effectively in complex and challenging environments. Our home is a specialist residential children’s home supporting young people aged 13 to 17 with learning disabilities and a range of complex and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, epilepsy, global developmental delay, sensory processing difficulties, communication difficulties, PICA and behaviours that may challenge. Some young people may be non‑verbal and use communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports and AAC devices.

Our home provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people are supported through Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person‑centred approaches to develop independence, access education and community activities, build positive relationships and achieve the best possible outcomes. Our home is currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and is working towards achieving “Outstanding”. At SuperCare, we are committed to delivering only outstanding care. Our approach is progressive, therapeutic and grounded in understanding behaviour, relationships and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and take accountability for the safe and effective running of the home during your shift
• Manage and direct Coaches and Senior Coaches, ensuring high standards of performance and conduct
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and Positive Behaviour Support strategies are consistently implemented
• Take responsibility for safeguarding concerns, incident response and decision making on shift
• Escalate incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately to management
• Monitor practice standards and address concerns immediately
• Ensure routines, boundaries and therapeutic approaches are consistently maintained
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes across behaviour, education and independence
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records and documentation
• Promote trauma‑informed, child‑centred and therapeutic care approaches
• Support induction, coaching and development of staff members
• Contribute to reflective practice, team meetings and operational improvement
• Maintain a safe, clean and well‑run home environment
• Oversee medication administration, health and safety and compliance on shift
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals
• Work flexibly across different homes within the service where required

About You

• Experience working within residential childcare
• Previous experience leading or supporting staff on shift
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential)
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries
• The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• A trauma‑informed and child‑centred approach to care
• The ability to maintain high standards and hold others accountable
• A commitment to delivering outstanding care and outcomes for young people
• Willingness to work towards or complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (desirable)
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 24/7 GP access
• Gym membership contribution
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities
• Leadership mentoring and internal progression pathways into Deputy Manager and above
• Pension scheme
• Supportive team culture focused on development and wellbeing

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

SuperCare operates a 24 hour, 365 day service. Flexibility is essential within this role.

• Day Shifts: 1 day on, 2 days off (rolling rota) 07:30am – 10:30pm (15 hour shifts)
• Waking Night Shifts: 2 nights on, 2 nights off (rolling rota) 10:00pm – 08:00am (10 hour shifts)

Shift patterns may vary depending on the needs of the home and the young people we support. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures. If you are passionate about leading teams and creating positive outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a provider committed to outstanding care and therapeutic practice.