Team Leader

eam Leader – Children’s Residential Care (Maternity Cover)

Location: Oswestry, SY11 Salary: £37,810 per year Shift Pattern: 2 on – 4 off (including sleep-ins) Contract: Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover – ASAP start preferred

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our team in a small EBD children’s residential home supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional & behavioural challenges.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supervise and develop a team of support workers, and make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people in a stable, trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent care in line with individual care plans
• Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential care staff
• Contribute to the development and review of care plans using trauma-informed practice
• Support daily operations, safeguarding procedures, and maintaining high home standards
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies
• Assist with staff training, mentoring, and day-to-day home administration

Essential Requirements:

• At least 1 year’s experience working in residential childcare
• Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent – working towards is acceptable)
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins

What We Offer:

• New starter bonus up to £1,000 (for qualified Level 3 applicants)
• Full support with Level 3 & 5 qualifications + completion bonuses
• Company pension, Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
• Free meals on shift, paid DBS, and a range of staff perks

If you are passionate about residential childcare, have strong leadership potential, and want to work in a supportive environment that truly puts young people first, we would love to hear from you.

This role is ideal for a Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step into team leadership.

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