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Team Leader - Children's Residential

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 15.5 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care
Salary: £15.50 – £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Leader to support the delivery of high-quality care within a children’s residential setting. This role is central to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children and young people, while leading and supporting a team of residential practitioners.

You will play a key role in creating a nurturing, structured environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide high-quality, child-centred care tailored to individual needs

  * Support children in understanding and managing past experiences, emotions, and behaviours

  * Act as an advocate for children and represent their needs in meetings and reviews

  * Lead shifts and provide guidance to staff in managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding situations

  * Work directly with young people using therapeutic approaches and models

  * Maintain accurate records, reports, and care documentation

  * Support education, health, and social development of young people

  * Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies

  * Attend care planning meetings, reviews, and strategy discussions

  * Take responsibility as a keyworker, ensuring care plans and risk assessments are implemented and reviewed

  * Ensure the home meets regulatory and legislative requirements

  * Contribute to audits, inspections, and quality assurance processes

  * Provide supervision, mentoring, and appraisal support to staff

  * Support training, development, and onboarding of new team members

  * Promote a safe, clean, and homely environment

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

  * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

  * Experience working in a children’s residential setting

  * Experience supervising or supporting staff development

  * Experience working in challenging, fast-paced environments

  * Knowledge of risk assessment and safeguarding practices

Skills & Knowledge:

  * Strong understanding of UK childcare legislation (e.g. Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000)

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  * Leadership and team management ability

  * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

  * Understanding of childhood trauma and its impact

  * IT literacy and experience with care recording systems

  * Full UK driving licence

Additional Information

  * Flexible working required, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays

  * Opportunity to participate in trips and holidays with young people

  * May be required to support other homes within the organisation

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