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Team Leader- SY3
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £38,849 - £38,849 Per Annum
Job Description
Team Leader - Residential Children's Home
Location:
Bayston Hill, England, Shrewsbury, SY3
£38,849.56 Yearly
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career while positively shaping the lives of young people with complex needs.
Your Role
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 and concerns addressed
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
About this role
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 completion)
· 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
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Location:
Bayston Hill, England, Shrewsbury, SY3
£38,849.56 Yearly
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career while positively shaping the lives of young people with complex needs.
Your Role
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 and concerns addressed
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
About this role
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 completion)
· 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
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age