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Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 15 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Burton Latimer, North Northamptonshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Team Leader/Senior Support Worker– Children’s Residential Care

🔥 The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a well-established provider of children’s residential care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a key role within the home, working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy to lead a team, maintain high standards, and create a safe, stable environment where young people can thrive.

🏡 The Role

As Team Leader, you will:

  * Lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers on shift

  * Deliver high-quality, child-centred care

  * Support young people with daily routines, education, and life skills

  * Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people

  * Promote a positive, nurturing and structured home environment

🛡 Safeguarding & Compliance

  * Maintain strong safeguarding practice at all times

  * Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed

  * Support staff with de-escalation and behaviour management

  * Complete accurate records and contribute to care planning

👥 Leadership Responsibilities

  * Provide guidance, supervision and day-to-day leadership to staff

  * Support with rotas, training, and staff development

  * Assist with recruitment and onboarding

  * Act as a role model for best practice

✅ What We’re Looking For

  * Experience working in a children’s residential setting

  * Previous experience as a Senior or Team Leader (or ready to step up)

  * Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements

  * Working towards Level 3 in Children & Young People

If you are looking for your next step in children’s residential care and want to join a service that values quality, consistency, and positive outcomes, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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