Day Team Leader - Children\'s Residential Home

SuperCare is searching for an experienced Team Leader to join our residential children\’s home in Eastbourne.

The successful candidate will also need to be responsible as a member of the staff team to lead a shift and formulate support plans with young people, construct packages of support to meet their needs and for the direct day to day support and promote young people\’s physical, emotional and social welfare; promoting their capacity to take responsibility for themselves and to act responsible towards others.

At times, they present behaviours like biting, hair pulling, inappropriate touch, or self-harm, and they need calm, consistent staff to guide them through.

As Day Team Leader, you\’ll coordinate your team, keeping routines consistent and staff supported while still providing direct care yourself.

This is a full-time role that has a rolling rota of 1 day on and 2 days off.

What You\’ll Do:

• Lead day shifts and ensure staff deliver consistent care.
• Support young people with epilepsy, personal care, and communication difficulties.
• Model calm, safe responses to challenging behaviours.
• Ensure the use of PECS, Makaton, and visuals is consistent across the team.
• Supervise and mentor Day Coaches and Seniors.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate with managers.
• Drive young people in and out of the community for activities and appointments.

What We\’re Looking For:

• Strong experience with autism, epilepsy, and severe learning disabilities.
• Skilled in PBS, sensory regulation, and non-verbal communication.
• Confident in leading staff through incidents and supporting routines.
• Resilient when faced with self-harm or challenging behaviours.
• Physically fit, proactive, and reliable.
• Patient and trauma-informed.
• Must hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

Benefits Working at SuperCare:

• Private healthcare & 24/7 GP access (after 6 months)
• Up to £40 contribution towards a gym membership or fitness related activity
• Free meals and parking with communal cars to transport young people in and out of the community
• Overtime pay at 1.5x after reaching 30 hours of overtime per month
• Bonus schemes based on personal and home performance
• 36 days of paid training each year
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Blue Light Card family and lifestyle benefits
• Pension scheme with NEST
• Well-being specialists and people engagement monthly calendar
• Complimentary company psychotherapist
• Fully funded support to complete your Level 3, Level 5 diploma or speciality courses.
• Annual leave
• Clear progression into Deputy Manager roles.

Next Steps:

Please apply for this role if you\’re passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you\’d like