Team Leader – children's home

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
East Croydon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£41,000 / year
CATEGORY
Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare Safeguarding Person centred approach Staff supervision Liaising with parents and carers Team leadership Experience in residential setting Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Team Leader – children’s home

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in East Croydon, London. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is essential and you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting along with your Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare. If you are looking to progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £41,000 per year plus sleep-ins paid at £50.

As a Team Leader your responsibilities will include:

  • Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
  • Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
  • Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
  • Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
  • Provide support using a person centred approach.
  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
  • Continuous commitment to professional development.
  • To be willing to cover other homes when required.
  • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

  • Annual leave that increases with service.
  • Enrolment onto a level 5 qualification.
  • Progression opportunities

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

REF: 3594491

Job Category

Children's Residential

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