Support Worker

Team Leader/Senior Support Worker– Children’s Residential Care

🔥 The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a well-established provider of children’s residential care, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a key role within the home, working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy to lead a team, maintain high standards, and create a safe, stable environment where young people can thrive.

🏡 The Role

As Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers on shift
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care
• Support young people with daily routines, education, and life skills
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Promote a positive, nurturing and structured home environment

🛡 Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain strong safeguarding practice at all times
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour strategies are followed
• Support staff with de-escalation and behaviour management
• Complete accurate records and contribute to care planning

👥 Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, supervision and day-to-day leadership to staff
• Support with rotas, training, and staff development
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding
• Act as a role model for best practice

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a children’s residential setting
• Previous experience as a Senior or Team Leader (or ready to step up)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Working towards Level 3 in Children & Young People 

If you are looking for your next step in children’s residential care and want to join a service that values quality, consistency, and positive outcomes, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.