Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home

Location: Shrewsbury, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full Time

Sector &subsector: Childcare / Childcare Practitioners

Salary: Competitive Annual

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the experience and resilience to lead a team in a dynamic, emotionally rewarding environment? We are seeking a motivated, resilient, caring individual who is driven by making a difference to join ourSEMHChildren's Home in Shrewsbury.

About Us

Family Care are a family owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

About the Role

As a Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager in guiding a committed care team, ensuring consistently high standards of care. You will lead by example, providing clear direction, mentorship, and day to day support to staff, while also working directly with young people to promote their development and well being. Operating within the home's Therapeutic Model, you will work closely with in house therapeutic practitioners to ensure each young person receives consistent, tailored support that helps them achieve meaningful and lasting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of residential support workers
• Ensure the home meets all regulatory and safeguarding standards
• Deliver high quality, child centred care in line with individual care plans
• Participate in the recruitment, training and supervision of staff
• Support young people with daily routines, emotional development and educational goals
• Respond to challenging behaviour with empathy, professionalism and consistency
• Keep accurate and up to date records, reports, and logs
• Provide on call support on a rota basis

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting
• NVQ Level 3/4 in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent); Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards it
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work on a shift/rota basis (including weekends & sleep ins)
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child development and trauma informed care
• Resilience, compassion and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary: up to £36,159 per annum (includes sleep in allowance)
• Extensive training and career progression
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Rewards

Key Commitments

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.