Team Leader - Children&Rsquo;S Residential Care

Team Leader - Children's Residential Care

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Pay: £14.38-£14.76 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Day shifts and sleep-ins

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting a Team Leader for a small children's residential service in Erdington, Birmingham.

The home supports three young people aged 13-16 with learning disabilities and personal care needs. This opportunity would suit an experienced residential care professional who can support colleagues and help create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment.

Your role

• Lead and support colleagues during shifts.
• Provide person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support young people with personal care, daily routines and developing independence.
• Encourage participation in education, hobbies and community activities.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure clear handovers.
• Respond appropriately to concerns and elevate them to management.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in children's residential care, ideally at Senior or Team Leader level.
• Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities.
• Confidence guiding colleagues and coordinating a shift.
• Good communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• A patient, reliable and compassionate approach.
• Flexibility to work day shifts and sleep-ins.
• Willingness to complete required training and pre-employment checks.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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