Team Leader - Residential Children's Home (EBD)

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home (EBD)

Location: Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE14)

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Sleep-In Payments + Overtime + Enhanced Shift Rates

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join a therapeutic 3-bed Children's Residential Home in Branston, supporting young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a provider that delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care and is committed to helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes within a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home.
• Support, mentor and guide Residential Support Workers.
• Deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Promote positive outcomes through therapeutic and trauma-informed practice.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and care documentation.
• Work in partnership with social workers, schools, healthcare professionals and families.
• Support compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and residential childcare regulations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Leadership & Management qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader.
• Experience working within therapeutic residential settings.
• Understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspections.

Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 - £32,000 per annum.
• Sleep-in payments (approximately £60 per sleep).
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Enhanced rates for additional shifts.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

This is an urgent requirement and applications are being reviewed immediately.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.