Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Description

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care | Outstanding Provider | Full-Time | Permanent

Location: Solihull

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Willo Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a highly respected Ofsted-rated Outstanding children’s residential care provider, in the search for an experienced Team Leader to join their dedicated therapeutic care team.

Are you passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and developmental environment for children and young people? Do you have the experience and drive to lead a team in a therapeutic care setting? If so, this could be your next career move.

The Opportunity

As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in a therapeutic residential home that supports young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This is a chance to be part of a home that puts care, support, and development at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll act as a role model and support to your team, helping to implement a holistic and child-focused approach to care. You will:

* Support and guide Senior and Therapeutic Practitioners

* Manage staff rotas, shift cover, absence tracking, and training/leave records

* Oversee the completion and updates of Young Person Plans (YP plans)

* Liaise with the wider care team to ensure consistency and excellence

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

* Previous experience in a Senior Support or Team Leader role in a residential children’s care setting

* A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures

* Experience supporting young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties

* Strong leadership and organisational skills

* A minimum Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent

* Experience in a therapeutic care environment is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

* Performance bonus

* Casual dress code

* Company events

* Pension scheme

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Shifts: Day shift | Night shift | Overtime | Weekend availability

Interested? Interviews are taking place from 07.08.25 – 13.08.25

If you’re committed to making a real difference in young people’s lives and ready to join a passionate and professional team, we want to hear from you.

Apply now via Willo Recruitment and take the next step in your career in therapeutic childcare

Ad ID: 5416906668