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Team Leader Childrens Home

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CT1, Canterbury, Kent

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (OFSTED) – Kent

Children’s Residential Team Leader | Deputy Manager | Senior Support Worker | Senior Residential Support Worker | Children’s Home Team Leader | EBD Team Leader | Young People’s Services | Residential Childcare

Location: CT6 & surrounding areas Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Team Leader looking to step into a role where your leadership truly shapes young lives? This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, supportive OFSTED‑regulated Children’s Residential Home in Kent, providing stability, safety, and inspiration for young people.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and leading a team with heart, this role will feel like the perfect next step.

⭐ What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

Company car

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Birthday treats

24/7 access to an On‑Demand GP service

Supportive, values‑driven leadership

A home that genuinely puts children first

⭐ About the Role

As Team Leader, you will guide and support a dedicated staff team, ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, child‑centred environment. You’ll lead shifts, mentor staff, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, OFSTED compliance, and therapeutic care.

This role suits someone with experience in:

Children’s Residential Homes

EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Young People’s Services

Supported Living for Children & Young People

OFSTED‑regulated care

⭐ Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and motivate your team with consistency and compassion

Ensure high‑quality care aligned with OFSTED regulations and safeguarding standards

Build trusted relationships with young people, families, social workers, and external agencies

Champion best practice in care planning, risk management, and reporting

Promote a positive, stable, homely environment where young people can thrive

Support continuous improvement and contribute to the home’s long‑term success

⭐ What You’ll Need

Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) – essential

Experience working in a Children’s Residential Home

Strong understanding of OFSTED standards, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks

A driving licence is strongly preferred

Confident leading shifts and supporting junior staff

Passionate about improving outcomes for young people

⭐ Commutable From (20‑mile radius of CT6)

Herne Bay, Whitstable, Canterbury, Faversham, Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington‑on‑Sea, Westgate‑on‑Sea, Minster, St Nicholas at Wade, Reculver, Beltinge, Chestfield, Swalecliffe, Seasalter, Blean, Sturry, Fordwich, Littlebourne, Wingham, Aylesham, Adisham, Bridge, Chartham, Chislet, Hoath, Herne, Thanet, Manston, Monkton, Sarre, Preston, Ash, Sandwich, Deal, Walmer, Dover, Temple Ewell, River, Shepherdswell, Barham, Elham, Lyminge, Hythe, Saltwood, Sandgate, Folkestone, Capel‑le‑Ferne, Hawkinge, Densole, Sellindge, Lympne, New Romney, Dymchurch, St Mary’s Bay, Greatstone, Lydd, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Iwade, Queenborough, Sheerness, Minster‑on‑Sea, Leysdown‑on‑Sea, Warden, Eastchurch.

⭐ Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures

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