Team Leader - Children Residential

Posted 3 hours 6 minutes ago by Brook Street

£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Wigan, United Kingdom, WN1 1
Job Description

Team Leader - Solo Placement Children's Residential Complex EBD Home
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £14.17 - £15 per hour / £29,473.60 - £31,200 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team.

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
  • Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
  • Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
  • Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required
Requirements:
  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
  • Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

What's on Offer:

  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
  • A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?

Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!