Team Leader– SY3

Description

Team Leader – Residential Children's Home

Location:

Bayston Hill, England, Shrewsbury, SY3

38,849.56 Yearly

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career while positively shaping the lives of young people with complex needs.

Your Role

Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high–quality care in line with individual care plans

Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential care staff

Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent, trauma–informed care

Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards

Promote safeguarding and ensure all procedures are followed and concerns addressed

Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies

Support the training, mentoring, and development of new and existing staff

Contribute to home maintenance, records, budgets, and reporting systems

About this role

Essential:

At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare

Strong understanding of child development and trauma–informed practice

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards completion)

Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legal frameworks

Ability to lead by example, act as a role model and maintain professional boundaries

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Resilient, motivated, adaptable, and calm under pressure

Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep–ins

Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Previous experience in a supervisory or management role

Knowledge of residential childcare regulations and quality standards

Strong team management and leadership capabilities

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Ad ID: 5418909060