Job Title: Team Leader - Children's Residential Home

📍 Location: Westcliff-on-Sea
💰 Salary: £29,120 - £31,200 + Sleep-In & Night Enhancements
🕒 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shifts including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins)
📅 Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join a well-established children's residential home in Westcliff-on-Sea. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive organisation committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care for young people with complex needs, autism, and emotional/behavioural challenges.

As Team Leader, you'll work closely with the Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of the home, lead shifts, support staff, and ensure that the young people in your care are safe, respected, and empowered to thrive.

What We Offer

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💷 Salary range: £29,120 - £31,200 (based on experience & shift type)

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💤 Sleep-ins paid at £44.10 per shift

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🌙 Waking nights paid at £16.80/hour

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📚 Ongoing training, development & career progression

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🤝 Supportive management & team environment

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🚗 Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

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Lead, support, and mentor care staff on shift

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Ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of young people are met

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Manage risk assessments, care plans, and safeguarding concerns

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Contribute to a nurturing, structured, and positive home environment

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Ensure compliance with OFSTED standards and Children's Home Regulations

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Act as a positive role model and advocate for the young people

What We're Looking For

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A minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting

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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent - essential)

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Experience supervising or leading a team in a care environment

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Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management & trauma-informed care

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Passionate about making a difference in young people's lives

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Flexible and committed to working a range of shifts

Sound like the right fit?
Apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail