Team Leader - Children's Home

Senior Support Worker / Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Salary: £15.00 per hour
Location - Burton upon Trent
Additional Pay: Sleep-ins £40 per night | Overtime £2 per hour
Shifts: 2 days on / 4 days off
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Support Worker / Team Leader to join a children’s residential home. This role offers the opportunity to provide leadership, support, and guidance within a nurturing environment that promotes the wellbeing and development of children and young people.

Role Summary The Senior Support Worker / Team Leader will work closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to:

• Lead and support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Ensure high-quality care and support for children and young people
• Promote safeguarding, individual rights, and positive development
• Serve as a role model and mentor for the team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to care staff
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and young people are met
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, young people, and families
• Implement care plans and risk assessments under the guidance of the management team
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Act as a mentor and guide to junior staff
• Support the home in maintaining safe and high-quality care at all times

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
• Previous experience working in a residential children’s care setting (minimum 1 year)
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, and staff
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to making a positive impact
• Flexibility to work shifts, evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and on-call as required
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access to support)
• Private healthcare scheme (GP, dentist, optician cashback, therapies)
• Competitive pay with additional sleep-in rate (approx. £4,800/year)
• 210 hours annual leave per year
• Double pay on Christmas and New Year shifts
• Staff discounts, cinema, shopping, and days out via wellbeing programme
• Eye care vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Long service bonuses: £100–£500 depending on years of service
• 100% funded training (including Level 3, 4 & 5 diplomas)
• Free enhanced DBS check and Blue Light card
• Referral bonus scheme and gifts for life events (birthdays, weddings, new baby)
• Flexible work/life balance and electric car scheme
• Casual dress and on-site parking

Applicant Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Minimum 1 year experience in children’s residential care
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
• Full UK driving licence
  
  If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Connor Bentley direct on 020 31542475. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
  
  

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