Children's Residential Team Leader
Salary: £13.80–£14.30 per hour (£28,704–£29,744 per annum based on 40 hours per week)
Location: Middleton, M24
Home Size: 3-bed EBD children's residential home

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.80–£14.30
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days' annual leave
• £50 birthday bonus
• Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
• £50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
• Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Company pension
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
• Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
• Further benefits to be discussed at interview

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home
• Experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader position
• Previous experience supporting or supervising residential care staff
• Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care regulations
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to colleagues
• A child-centred approach and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Relevant residential childcare qualifications, with a willingness to undertake further professional development where required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the children's home
• Lead shifts and provide direction, guidance and support to the residential care team
• Help ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people, supporting their individual needs and development
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children's welfare remains paramount
• Support staff through coaching, guidance and positive role modelling
• Monitor standards of care, staff practice and record keeping
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers and other professionals
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Help maintain a positive, consistent and therapeutic culture within the home

Shift Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• 1 day on, 2 days off
• Shift times: 10:00am–10:00pm
• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
• Up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated, subject to the home's operational requirements

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.