Team Leader – Residential Childcare
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Were looking for an experienced inspiring Team Leader to join one of our Ofsted-registered Therapeutic Childrens Homes in Crewe.
At Homes for Support youll be part of a growing team that provides nurturing trauma-informed care to children and young people aged 518 with emotional and behavioural needs.
As a key member of our team youll guide and support your shift team while creating safe structured environments where children can thrive.
What makes this role exciting
- Youll lead daily practice and guide a team delivering outstanding care
- Youll work closely with the Home Manager building skills to step up in their absence
- Youll be part of a passionate team supported by the nearby Head Office & Training Centre
- Youll develop professionally with access to continuous training and leadership pathways
What youll be doing:
Providing warm consistent care in line with safeguarding & therapeutic practices
Supporting education routines and emotional development
Promoting life skills cooking budgeting independence
Leading shifts supervising colleagues and role modelling best practice
Supporting home operations logs reports and regulatory compliance
Working closely with families social workers and external partners
What youll bring:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Strong communication teamwork and leadership skills
- Confidence in managing challenging situations and supporting complex needs
- A real commitment to child-centred therapeutic care
What youll get in return:
Salary up to 33108 (incl. 10 shifts 10 sleep-ins/month)
Free meals during shifts
Access to a company pool car
Discounts on gyms retail & leisure
Private medical & dental insurance cash-back scheme
Bonus schemes monthly rewards & staff events
Compassionate Pay Sick Pay & Wellbeing Programme
Shift Pattern:
2 days on 4 days off (10 shifts/10 sleep-ins per month)
Includes 14 days annual leave per year under the pattern.
Ready to take the next step in your childcare career
Apply now or share with someone whod be perfect!
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About Company
We care for and support children and young People ages 7 and 18 in residential homes in Cheshire. Our services include Therapeutic and EBD Children's Homes and Supported Living accommodation. Our work focuses on Children and Young People with emotional and behavioural difficulties and ... View more
