Children's Residential Team Leader Selby Children's Residential Care

At YMCA Robin Hood Group, we provide warm, loving homes across the East Midlands and East Yorkshire where looked‑after children receive the therapeutic care they need to heal and thrive. As a not-for-profit organisation, children are always our priority. Our unique, psychologically-informed care model sets us apart, putting their well‑being before profit every time. We’ll also invest in you — offering the training, support, and development you need to deliver exceptional care. From in‑house learning to clear career pathways, we’re here to help you grow as far as your ambition takes you.

The Home: Beautiful 4 bedroom home with 1 established child.

The Role:

• Be a key support for the Home Management to achieve and maintain an OFSTED rating of good or outstanding.
• Ensure the safety, security and most importantly, the well‑being of our children is maintained.
• Support and manage the day‑time team to help keep the house clean, cosy, and running smoothly.
• Get to know the kids – what they like, what they need, and how to support them.
• Follow our therapeutic model to help them stay calm and feel safe during dysregulated moments.
• Keep clear, up‑to‑date records.
• Be a team player creating a great working environment within the home.
• Prioritise your continual development and be open to learning new things.

About You – Does this sound like you?

• Resilient – You won’t give up on a child, even on their toughest days.
• Calm and consistent – You’ll use our training to understand and respond to challenging behaviours.
• Caring – You’ll listen, show up, and help children build trust and secure attachments.
• Confident – You’ll handle challenges, advocate for children, and be their voice.
• Flexible – You’ll work a rota of long days, evenings, sleep‑ins, and weekends – we plan ahead but value your support when things change.
• A driver – A full UK licence is essential to use our home’s car for school runs and activities.
• Safe to work with children – An enhanced DBS with child barred list check is required.

What We Value:

• We Seek Out – We’re always looking for ways to do better.
• We Welcome – We include, respect, and support everyone.
• We Inspire – We believe in every person’s potential.
• We Speak Out – We advocate for what’s right.
• We Serve Others – We act with compassion and purpose.

Our North Star:

• Builds the relationships that help them discover who they are.
• Develops the skills and confidence to shape their own life.
• Learns how to connect with and contribute to the world around them.

Benefits:

• Funded training, qualifications & career progression across YMCA services.
• Quarterly Campfires – celebrating our impact across the organisation.
• Wellbeing package (after passing probation): 24/7 GP access, health/dental cashback, Employment Assistance Programme.
• Minimum of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 28 days with service.
• Discounted YMCA childcare & holiday clubs.
• £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus.
• Additional benefits from day 1 of your employment:
• Equivalent of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years.
• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).
• 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme.
• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark.
• 10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
• Pastoral support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression.
• Support for further study up to post‑graduate level 7 courses.
• Regular ongoing in‑house training.
• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme.
• Staff events and annual celebrations.
• On passing your probation, you can select from one of the following additional benefits:
• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts.
• £120 cash annual contribution towards either: Travel costs or Childcare costs or Private gym membership.

Diversity & Safer Recruitment:

YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive. We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.