Team Leader Children's Residential

Senior Residential Support Worker / Team Leader

Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: 15.00 16.50 per hour (DOE) 58.40 per sleep-in
Hours: Minimum 37 hours per week
Sleep-Ins: As required

Potential Earnings:

• Base Salary (37 hours per week):per annum

• 11 Sleep-Ins per month: 7709 per annum

• Potential Total Earnings:per annum

Service: Ofsted Registered Childrens Home
Young People Supported: Learning Disabilities / Autism
Employment Type: Permanent
Qualifications: Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential
Experience: Minimum 1 year within childrens residential Ofsted Regulated Home

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader to join their established and supportive team in Middlesbrough.

This vacancy has arisen due to the home expanding from a solo placement to a two-bed service following the admission of an additional young person. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable service at an exciting stage of development and play a key role in supporting the homes continued growth.

The Home:

• 2-bed Childrens Home

• Middlesbrough location

• Supports young people with Learning Disabilities Autism trauma and experiences of neglect

• Rated Good by Ofsted

A significant strength of the service is the leadership team. The Registered Manager has over 10 years of residential childcare experience and is committed to driving the service towards an Outstanding Ofsted judgement in 2026.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for passionate resilient and child-focused professionals who are committed to helping children and young people achieve positive outcomes.

You will demonstrate:

A compassionate and empathetic approach
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Understanding of childrens residential care
Ability to follow policies procedures and management direction
Commitment to personal and professional development
Confidence engaging young people in meaningful activities
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
IT literacy or willingness to learn
Initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage challenging behaviours positively and safely
Trauma-informed practice and relationship-based care
Physical fitness suitable for an active residential care environment

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

Level 3 Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated childrens home
Understanding of relevant residential childcare legislation and safeguarding requirements

Why Join This Service

Genuine progression opportunities
Ongoing training and qualifications
Supportive management team
Positive and child-centred culture
Company pension scheme
Free parking
Opportunity to contribute to an ambitious service working towards Outstanding

Shift Pattern:

• Day shifts

• Night shifts

• Sleep-ins

• Weekend working as part of the rota

Additional Screening Criteria

Individuals with only CQC experience and/or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and are looking to progress your residential childcare career within a supportive and ambitious service we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion or to apply please contact: