Residential Childcare Team Leader – Children's Home

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

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Residential Childcare Team Leader – Children's Home
Southend-on-Sea | £34,000–£36,500 per year (including sleep-ins) | Full-Time | Permanent
Already working in children's residential care and ready to take the lead? Have the experience and confidence to support a team while making a real difference to young people's lives?
Kites Children's Services is looking for an experienced Residential Childcare Team Leader to join its team in Southend-on-Sea.
We're looking for someone who understands children's residential care, can confidently lead a shift and knows how to support both young people and colleagues.
This isn't an entry-level role. You'll need hands-on experience in a children's residential home and the confidence to guide a team.
The Role
Working alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you'll help create a safe, supportive home where young people can thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:

Leading shifts and supporting Residential Support Workers
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care
Supporting care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management
Guiding colleagues through challenging situations
Maintaining accurate records and incident reports
Supporting staff development and regulatory compliance
Building positive relationships with families and professionals

About You
Essential requirements:

Minimum 1 year experience in children's residential care
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent
Previous experience leading shifts or supervising staff
Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Confidence managing challenging behaviour and safeguarding concerns
Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins

We particularly welcome applications from experienced Senior Residential Support Workers and existing Team Leaders.
What's On Offer?

£34,000–£36,500 annual earnings including sleep-ins
33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
Birthday leave and birthday gift
Enhanced payments for nights and bank holidays
Training and career progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
Enhanced sick pay and company pension

Ready to Take the Lead?
If you've built your career in children's residential care and are ready for more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks apply. Right to work in the UK required. Sponsorship is not available

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