Supported Accommodation Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Bagnall, Stoke-on-Trent ST9

Salary: £34,000 per annum (inclusive of sleep-in allowance based on 10 sleeps per month)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off

3-Bed Children’s Home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a 3-bed children’s supported accommodation service in Stoke-on-Trent. The home is currently supporting 1 young person and is registered for up to 3 young people .

This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people to develop independence, life skills, and positive outcomes in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

As Team Leader , you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the supported accommodation service, providing leadership and guidance to a team of support workers while ensuring the young people receive high-quality care and support.

You will play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development while ensuring the service meets safeguarding, regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of support workers to ensure high-quality support delivery
• Support the development and implementation of individual support and pathway plans
• Promote independence and life skills development for young people
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and reports are maintained
• Contribute to team meetings, supervision and staff development
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families and external professionals
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to care planning
• Ensure the home meets health & safety and safeguarding standards
• Support the creation of a safe, positive and therapeutic environment

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people in residential or supported accommodation settings
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to support young people with complex behaviours and trauma-informed approaches
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A positive, resilient and proactive approach
• Level 4/5 Diploma in Children & Young People (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working with looked-after children

Personal Qualities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team support skills
• High emotional intelligence and empathy
• Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexibility to work shifts including sleep‑ins
• Ability to travel where required

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check . The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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