Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision)

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision
Location: Darlaston
Pay:£14 - £15.50 per hour

Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off - 40 hours a week

We’re recruiting a Team Leader for a brand-new solo children’s home opening in Darlaston. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist provision focused on reunification work, supporting children with SEMH in a therapeutic, family-orientated environment.

The service is backed by an integrated clinical team, offering a trauma-informed, relationship-based model of care. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stable environment while supporting the young person’s journey toward reunification or long-term stability.

What makes this different?

• Small, focused solo placement with the child’s needs at the centre
• Daily input from a dedicated clinical team
• Real opportunity to contribute to a truly therapeutic, consistent care model
• A growing company with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading shifts and supporting the care team to deliver consistent, high-quality care
• Building trusting, therapeutic relationships with the young person
• Working closely with clinicians and senior staff to support individualised care and behaviour plans
• Supporting documentation, medication administration, and safeguarding
• Being a positive, dependable role model and promoting a culture of safety, support, and growth

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in children’s residential care (essential)
• Confident and calm in complex or emotionally challenging situations
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Passionate about trauma-informed and relationship-based care
• Reliable, consistent, and able to lead by example

What’s on offer:

• A starting salary at£14 - £15.50 per hour
• Consistent 1 on / 2 off shift pattern
• A highly supportive team with clinical input and training
• Career development as new homes and services open
• A meaningful role where you can make a real impact
• Unfortunately the role does not offer sponsorship

If you’re ready to be part of something purposeful from the very beginning — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.