Children Home- Team Leader

Children’s Residential Team Leader – Manchester

Salary: £32,000+ per year
Location: Manchester
Full-time | Permanent | Varied rota

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

We’re working with a fantastic children’s residential provider in Manchester who are looking for a confident and experienced Team Leader to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands residential childcare and is ready to take on more responsibility, support a team and play a key role in providing the best possible care for children and young people.

What you’ll be doing

As a Team Leader, you’ll work alongside the Registered Manager and wider team to make sure the home runs safely and effectively.

Your role will include:

Supporting and leading a team of residential support workers

Providing guidance, supervision and day-to-day support to staff

Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment

Supporting children and young people with their individual needs

Taking responsibility for shifts and ensuring care plans and routines are followed

Working alongside professionals, families and other members of the care team

Supporting with records, reports and safeguarding procedures

Leading by example and helping less experienced staff develop

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or an equivalent relevant qualification

Previous experience working within a children’s residential setting

Experience of supporting or leading other staff

A full UK driving licence

The ability to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required

A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people

What’s on offer?

£32,000+ salary

Full-time, permanent position

Varied rota

Opportunity to progress within the organisation

Supportive management team

A chance to take the next step in your residential childcare career

If you’re already an experienced residential childcare worker and feel ready for a Team Leader position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you

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