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Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 17.64 - 20.72 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A Day Team Leader at SuperCare provides structure, support, and inspiration for a team working with young people who present with complex learning disabilities and associated conditions/syndromes such as: Smith-Magenis Syndrome, congenital hypopituitarism, global developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SEMH difficulties, sensory processing differences, and attachment-related trauma. 
You'll help set the tone for the day: ensuring routines are consistent, staff feel supported, and children experience warmth, safety, and opportunity. 

What You'll Do 

Lead and organise day shifts, guiding staff through routines and responsibilities. 
Oversee care planning, medical regimes, and safeguarding requirements. 
Coach and mentor colleagues in trauma-informed, attachment-aware practice. 
Build collaborative relationships with schools, therapists, and health teams. 
Ensure structured, predictable routines that help children feel safe. 
Support children directly, modelling patience, empathy, and resilience. 
What We're Looking For 

Experienced shift leader in children's residential or SEN care. 
Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care (NVQ3 or equivalent). 
Skilled in supporting complex medical conditions and genetic syndromes. 
Strong communicator with clear professional boundaries. 
Relational leader who can inspire, support, and challenge staff constructively. 
Experienced candidates would also bring working knowledge of supporting developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, sensory processing difficulties, complex medical needs. 

The young people in this home are incredibly energetic and active! Therefore you should be able to physically and mentally engage in a wide range of activities. 

Benefits of Working at SuperCare 

At SuperCare, we're on a mission to be the number one employer in social care. We know our staff give so much of themselves, so we make sure we give back. 

Salary 20% above the sector average. 
Rota: 07:30-22:30 (1 day on, 2 days off). 
36 days of advanced training annually. 
Level 3/5 Diplomas fully funded. 
Private healthcare & 24/7 GP. 
Gym membership stipend. 
Clear pathway to Deputy Manager or Registered Manager. 
Pension & bonus scheme. 
Parking and communal cars provided to transport young people in the community 
Next Steps: 

Please apply for this role if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs. If you'd like to find out more about the company and our values or mission please visit (url removed) 

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