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[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
£14.25 to £14.75 per hour (£33,800 to £34,800 per year including sleep-ins)
Preston
Permanent, full-time
UK right-to-work required – no sponsorship available
Your role as a Team Leader
- Lead, supervise and support a team of Support Workers to deliver high-quality, child-centred care
- Ensure care plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures are followed consistently
- Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with daily operations in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
- Promote positive routines, independence and skill development for children and young people
- Model professional practice and provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to staff
- Build positive relationships with families, social workers and external professionals
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to Ofsted-compliant practice and quality assurance
What we are looking for
- Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or similar role in children’s residential care
- Strong leadership skills with a calm, caring and consistent approach
- Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4/5)
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care standards
- Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
- Reliability, resilience and the ability to lead by example
Why work for [Employer hidden]
At [Employer hidden], we are committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care. You will be supported by an experienced management team, recognised for your leadership and given genuine opportunities to progress as we continue to grow. Our focus is always on stability, quality, positive outcomes and strong support for both children and our teams.
Click to join [Employer hidden] as a Team Leader and take the next step in your children’s social care leadership career.
To apply for this job email your details to [[contact hidden]](mailto:[contact hidden]?subject=Application%20via%20Team%20Leader%20%28Preston%29%20listing%20on%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.embracecare.org.uk).