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Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 36,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care (Ofsted Regulated)
📍 Oswestry
💷 Up to £37,600 per annum (DOE)
🕒 Full-Time | 2 on / 4 off shift pattern (including sleep-ins where required)

Lead and support a dedicated team within a therapeutic children’s residential home

We are recruiting a Team Leader for an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential service in Oswestry, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties linked to trauma, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences.

This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the management team to deliver high-quality, consistent, and child-centred care.

🔑 The Role:

  * Lead shifts within a children’s residential home, ensuring safe and effective care delivery

  * Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operational duties

  * Supervise, mentor, and guide residential support workers

  * Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and care standards

  * Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies

  * Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach at all times

  * Maintain accurate records, reports, and shift handovers

  * Support positive routines, structure, and emotional development for young people

✅ What We’re Looking For:

  * NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)

  * Minimum 1 year experience in children’s residential care (Ofsted regulated preferred)

  * Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations

  * Experience supporting young people with EBD, trauma, or challenging behaviour

  * Confident leadership and ability to manage shifts effectively

  * Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills

  * Flexible approach to a 2 on / 4 off rota pattern

🎯 What’s on Offer:

  * Salary up to £37,592 per annum (DOE)

  * Structured 2 on / 4 off rota for improved work-life balance

  * Career progression into Deputy Manager roles

  * Ongoing training and professional development

  * Supportive leadership and structured supervision

  * Stable Ofsted-regulated environment

  * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives

👉 Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration

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