Team Leader; Children's Residential

A Day Team Leader at Super Care provides calm, consistent leadership for children with complex learning disabilities and associated conditions such as autism, ADHD, epilepsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay and fetal alcohol syndrome.

You'll help young people feel safe, understood and supported while guiding your team through challenging moments. You'll be the steady presence during busy days, ensuring routines are positive, safeguarding is strong and staff feel confident and equipped to meet the children's needs.

Every day is different, but structure matters. You will:

• Lead day shifts and ensure consistent, safe practice across the team.

• Support with personal care and administer medication when needed.

• Encourage healthy routines around waking, eating, communication and activities.

• Mentor and guide Day Coaches and Senior Coaches through challenging moments.

• Step in during incidents, modelling calm and therapeutic responses.

• Support children who are non-verbal, sensory-seeking or struggling to regulate.

• Maintain clear records and provide accurate handovers to night staff and managers.

• Work with therapists, teachers and external professionals when required.

• Drive children to appointments, school runs and activities (full UK driving licence essential).

We're seeking Team Leaders with strong experience supporting children with additional needs:

• Confident leading teams in complex or unpredictable situations.

• Background supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, epilepsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay and fetal alcohol syndrome.

• Calm and emotionally steady when children become dysregulated or distressed.

• Understanding of sensory needs, communication barriers and impulsivity linked to learning disabilities.

• Trauma-informed and attachment-aware approach that brings reassurance and consistency.

• Able to coach, support and develop less experienced staff.

• Physically fit, alert and reliable.

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Minimum 3 years in children's residential care, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

• Full UK driving licence required due to rural location and transport needs.

• Salary 20% above sector average.

• 36 days of specialist training each year.

• Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access.

• Gym stipend and wellbeing package.

• Pension and bonus scheme.

• Free parking and access to shared vehicles.

• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (if not already completed).

• Clear progression route into Deputy Manager roles.

Please apply if you're passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and want to help shape the culture of a brand new children's home.
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