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Team Leader Children Residential Home

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 18.19 - 21.14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Coppull, Lancashire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Children’s Residential Team Leader (Level 3 Qualified) – Driver Essential

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Coppull, Chorley

Job Summary

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and experienced Children’s Residential Team Leader to join our team in Colne. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and support staff and young people within a residential care setting supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

The successful candidate will take a leading role in supporting young people’s daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while ensuring high standards of care and support within the home.

Duties

  * Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality care for children and young people with EBD.

  * Support daily routines, personal development, and educational engagement.

  * Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding best practice.

  * Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.

  * Support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

  * Oversee shift planning and ensure consistency across the team.

  * Ensure a safe, structured, and nurturing environment at all times.

  * Work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals, and external agencies.

  * Participate in shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Shift Pattern

2 days on, 4 days off
(Including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)

Qualifications & Requirements

  * Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential).

  * Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth work, or education.

  * Experience supporting young people with EBD is highly desirable.

  * Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  * Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.

  * Full UK driving licence is essential.

  * Ability to lead by example and support a team effectively.

Benefits

  * Opportunity for temporary-to-permanent employment.

  * Full-year, all-year-round position (no term-time restrictions).

  * Rewarding role making a real difference to vulnerable young people’s lives.

  * Ongoing training, support, and professional development.

  * On-site parking.

Work Location

In person – Coppull, Chorley

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to step into a Team Leader role within residential childcare, supporting both staff and young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Work Location: In person

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