Team leader - Residential Childcare Worker

Team Leader Residential Childcare Worker
Blackpool or Durham
Starting from £15.00 per hour + £53 per sleep-in
Permanent Position

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a residential childcare provider for an experienced Team Leader Residential Childcare Worker to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping young people develop confidence, independence, life skills, and positive outcomes within a safe and nurturing home environment. If you're passionate about making a lasting difference and supporting young people through some of the most important stages of their lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to gain additional qualifications
• Leadership responsibilities while remaining hands-on with young people
• Enhanced pay for sleep-ins and bank holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to support young people through education, activities and life skills development

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will support the management team while leading shifts and providing high-quality care to children and young people within the home.

You'll help create a positive, structured and supportive environment that encourages young people to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support residential care staff during shifts.
• Act as a positive role model for both colleagues and young people.
• Support children and young people with their emotional, social and practical development.
• Encourage attendance and engagement with education and activities.
• Promote independence and life skills development.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and care documentation.
• Build positive relationships with families and external professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare remain a priority at all times.
• Participate in activities, outings and programmes alongside young people.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within residential childcare or a similar setting.
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• A caring, resilient and child-centred approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for young people.

Desirable

• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting Wage £15.00 per hour
• £53 per sleep-in

Additional Benefits

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
• Christmas Day paid at double time
• Opportunity to work across multiple homes within the region

Shift Pattern

• 8:00am - 11:00pm shift
• Sleep-in: 11:00pm - 8:00am
• 1 on / 2 off rota pattern

Interested?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, develop your career and help shape brighter futures for young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information.