Team Leader – children's home

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Balham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,000 / 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

Leadership Safeguarding Person-centred care Staff supervision Residential childcare Communication Team management Child welfare

FULL DESCRIPTION

Team Leader – children's home

Location: Balham, SW12
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per year plus sleep-ins paid at £50
Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week plus sleep ins)
Experience: Mid-Senior level (Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare, previous senior experience required)

Job Description

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader based in Balham, SW12. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Apply via the form on this page. For a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott, apply today. Refer friends and family for a referral bonus.

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