Team Leader - Children's Home
Posted 21 hours 1 minute ago by Health Recruit Network
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, ST1 1
Job Description
Overview 
Team Leader - Children's Residential Care - Stoke. Up to £37,800. Shift pattern: 2 on 4 off.
What you'll do- Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high quality care in line with individual care plans.
- Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential care staff.
- Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent, trauma informed care.
- Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure all procedures are followed; address concerns as needed.
- Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies.
- Support the training, mentoring, and development of new and existing staff.
- Contribute to home maintenance, records, budgets, and reporting systems.
- Essential: At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare.
- Strong understanding of child development and trauma informed practice.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legal frameworks.
- Ability to lead by example, act as a role model and maintain professional boundaries.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Resilient, motivated, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep ins.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Desirable: Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Knowledge of residential childcare regulations and quality standards.
- Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
- New Starter Bonus up to £1,000 for qualified Level 3 direct applicants (T&Cs apply).
- Level 3 and 5 Qualification Support (Residential Childcare pathway).
- Qualification Completion Bonuses.
- Pension auto enrolment.
- Pay Care Scheme - cashback on medical expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support.
- Perkbox - discounts at high street and online retailers.
- Long Service Awards (extra annual leave and bonus payment).
- Refer a Friend Scheme - earn rewards together.
- Free meals on shift and paid DBS.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on or apply with your CV.