Team Leader

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care
📍 Stoke-on-Trent
💷 Competitive Salary (DOE)
🕒 Full-Time | Shift-Based (including evenings, weekends & sleep-ins if required)

Lead and inspire a team supporting children and young people in a therapeutic residential setting

We are recruiting a Team Leader for a children’s residential home (Ofsted regulated) supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties linked to trauma, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences.

This is a key leadership role within a dedicated care team, helping to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

🔑 The Role:

• Lead shifts within a children’s residential home ensuring safe, consistent care delivery
• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with day-to-day operations
• Supervise, guide, and support residential support workers
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and care regulations
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Promote a therapeutic, child-centred approach at all times
• Maintain accurate records, handovers, and incident reporting
• Support positive routines, boundaries, and emotional development for young people

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Minimum 1 year experience in children’s residential care (Ofsted regulated preferred)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Experience working with trauma, EBD, or challenging behaviour
• Confident leader with good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage incidents calmly and professionally
• Flexible approach to shift work including evenings and weekends

🎯 What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Opportunity to progress into Deputy Manager / Senior leadership roles
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and structured management team
• Work within a stable, Ofsted-regulated service
• Career development within children’s residential care

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to step into a leadership role within a therapeutic children’s home.

👉 Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration