Team Leader – Children's Residential

Location: Haigh, near Wigan, WN2
Home Size: Children's Residential Home
Salary: £41,346 per annum (including an average of 8 sleep-ins per month)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with enhanced sleep-in payments
• £500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the company
• Friendly, supportive "home from home" environment

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role within children's residential care
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential or Children's Workforce
• Full manual UK driving licence (essential)
• Experience supporting and supervising team members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and cover shifts as required
• Comfortable using electronic care recording systems and maintaining accurate records
• Experience using Clearcare is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Must be passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Sponsorship is not available for this role

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support young people with their daily routines, including getting ready for school, mealtimes and activities
• Supervise, mentor and support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Ensure children and young people receive the highest level of care and support
• Provide timely updates to the Home Management Team
• Complete an average of 8 overnight sleep-ins per month
• Promote an individualised approach to care and support
• Monitor care plans and produce reports for managers
• Create a warm and homely environment, including light housekeeping duties
• Build meaningful relationships and provide emotional support to young people
• Plan and participate in activities such as trips to the park, movie nights and creative projects
• Maintain accurate electronic records and update care documentation on a daily basis
• Support the creation of a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can thrive