Residential Childcare Team Leader – Children's Home

Residential Childcare Team Leader – Children's Home Southend-on-Sea | £34,000–£36,500 per year (including sleep-ins) | Full-Time | Permanent Already working in children's residential care and ready to take the lead? Have the experience and confidence to support a team while making a real difference to young people's lives? Kites Children's Services is looking for an experienced Residential Childcare Team Leader to join its team in Southend-on-Sea. We're looking for someone who understands children's residential care, can confidently lead a shift and knows how to support both young people and colleagues. This isn't an entry-level role. You'll need hands-on experience in a children's residential home and the confidence to guide a team.

The Role

Working alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, you'll help create a safe, supportive home where young people can thrive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting Residential Support Workers
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments and behaviour management
• Guiding colleagues through challenging situations
• Maintaining accurate records and incident reports
• Supporting staff development and regulatory compliance
• Building positive relationships with families and professionals

About You

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in children's residential care
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent
• Previous experience leading shifts or supervising staff
• Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour and safeguarding concerns
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins We particularly welcome applications from experienced Senior Residential Support Workers and existing Team Leaders. What's On Offer?
• £34,000–£36,500 annual earnings including sleep-ins
• 33 days' holiday, plus additional service-related leave
• Birthday leave and birthday gift
• Enhanced payments for nights and bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and GP helpline
• Enhanced sick pay and company pension Ready to Take the Lead? If you've built your career in children's residential care and are ready for more responsibility, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career! Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks apply. Right to work in the UK required. Sponsorship is not available