Team Leader – Therapeutic Children’s Home – Southend-on-Sea Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference in children's lives? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Team Leader to join a residential children’s home in Southend-on-Sea. This role offers an opportunity to support children with complex needs through trauma-informed care, providing stability, safety, and emotional wellbeing for the children in your care. Based in Southend-on-Sea, the successful candidate will lead a committed team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with safeguarding and regulatory frameworks. The role involves shift work including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Key Responsibilities: * Providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the team in Southend-on-Sea. * Ensuring trauma-informed, child-centred practice that promotes safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing. * Overseeing daily routines, shift planning, and delegation of tasks. * Supporting staff through reflective supervision, coaching, and modelling best practice. * Contributing to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies. * Maintaining compliance with safeguarding standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies. * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and acting as a positive role model. * Assisting with audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside the Registered Manager. What We’re Looking For: * Experience of working in a children’s home, ideally with children requiring therapeutic support. * A calm, confident, and reflective leadership style. * Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and support others. * A commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * A thorough understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements. * Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and nights. * A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), with willingness to work towards Level 4. What We Offer: * A supportive, values-driven team culture. * Extensive training programmes, including trauma-informed practice and leadership development. * Regular reflective supervision and professional growth opportunities. * The chance to shape an empowering environment for children. * A role where your leadership directly contributes to positive outcomes for children in Southend-on-Sea. Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone
Team Leader - Childrens Residential in Southend-on-Sea employer: Vetro Recruitment
Join a reputable children's home in Dover, where we prioritise high-quality, therapeutic care and foster a supportive work culture. As a Deputy Manager, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare, alongside opportunities for professional growth and team-building activities that enhance camaraderie among staff. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our loyalty scheme and health support initiatives, making this an excellent place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
