Team Leader

Job Title: Senior Care Worker / Team Leader

Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
Salary: £33,690 - £36,082 per annum + £60 per sleeping shift
Working Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off
Number of Sleeps Required: As per rota
Pay Per Sleep: £60 per night
Service: Children's Home - EBD Residential Home
Service Users: YPs aged 11-17, EBD
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner or equivalent
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in children's residential care; at least 1 year in a senior role
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

The Home:

• Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
• Type of YPs: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Ratio of staff to children: High staff focus, small teams for personalised care

Who we are looking for

Accountable, reliable Senior Care Workers / Team Leaders who:

• Assist the Manager in delivering high-quality care
• Lead by example and maintain professional practices
• Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of young people
• Ensure children have risk assessments, behaviour plans, and care plans implemented
• Lead shift plans, support staff, and manage incidents effectively
• Foster growth and development of both staff and young people
• Work proactively to help children achieve their full potential

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience managing a staff team within a children's home
• Experience working with children with challenging behaviours
• NVQ Level 4 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues, and external professionals

Who you will be working for

• Small, highly supportive children's residential provider
• Access to monthly support from a Clinical Psychologist
• Company-funded training (NVQ Level 4, 5, and 7)
• Focus on personalised outcomes and high-quality care
• Child-focused and transparent team environment

Progression Opportunity:

• Room to progress within the service and further leadership opportunities
• Company-funded professional development and training

Benefits:

• Sleep-in pay: £60 per night
• Overtime: 1.25x; 1.5x for 11 pm-7 am shifts
• Employee referral bonus: £250
• Ofsted bonus: £100 (Good) / £150 (Outstanding)
• Annual pay rises: 4% (discretionary)
• Loyalty bonus (Year 1-10) up to £1,250
• Additional birthday leave
• Paid pre-planned activities, holidays, and meals
• Gym access on shift, free meals, store discounts
• Supportive, small-team environment
• Working in small homes with high focus on outcomes

Ethos & Culture:

• Child-focused, nurturing, and outcome-driven environment
• Every team member's voice and ideas count
• Professional, transparent, and supportive workplace

Sponsorship is not available

Do not apply for this role if:

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)
• You have only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications
• You require sponsorship

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a supportive, professional team, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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