Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Kendal
Salary: £33,149 – £36,363 per annum (based on 39 hours per week)

Additional Pay: £68.25 per sleep-in (approximately £3,276 per year based on one sleep-in per week)

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a therapeutic children’s residential home in Kendal, supporting up to five children aged 6–12.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate childcare professional to support the day-to-day running of the home, lead by example, and help create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the residential home.
• Lead shifts and provide guidance to the residential care team.
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred therapeutic care.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development.
• Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, and development.
• Plan and participate in activities that promote learning, confidence, and independence.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and care plans are followed at all times.
• Complete accurate records, reports, and daily documentation.
• Work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in a children’s residential setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed care.
• Experience planning activities for children and young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting or supervising staff.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and lead by example.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week.
• Rota-based shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Sleep-in shifts required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £33,149–£36,363 per annum
• £68.25 per sleep-in
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Fully funded training and DBS
• Funded Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications
• Specialist training and ongoing professional development
• Well-planned rotas that promote work-life balance
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Clinical consultation and reflective practice support
• Confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Gym membership
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced residential childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Joneshouse Recruitment.