Team Leader in Childcare

We are recruiting two Team Leaders to join our established therapeutic four-bed children’s home in Crewe, supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.

These vacancies have arisen due to internal promotion - two of our three Team Leaders will be progressing into Deputy Care Manager roles. This reflects our genuine commitment to career pathways, succession planning, and staff development.

As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading shifts, supporting team members, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for children, while working closely with the Registered and Deputy Care Managers.

• 2 on / 4 off working pattern – excellent work–life balance with an average of 10 shifts and 10 sleep-ins per month
• Joining bonus (£500.00) for qualified applicants
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already qualified)
• Clear progression to Deputy Care Manager and beyond
• Therapeutic, values‑led environment
• Supportive leadership and strong team culture
• Growing organisation with long‑term stability

• Lead shifts and provide clear, supportive direction to the care team
• Act as a positive role model for Residential Children’s Workers
• Support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily records are accurate and child‑focused
• Promote safeguarding, consistency, and therapeutic practice
• Work in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and quality standards
• Support new staff through induction, mentoring, and supervision

• Experience in childcare or social care for vulnerable children or adults
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting staff
• A calm, resilient, and child‑centred approach
• Full driving licence
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards
• Ability to work a 2 on / 4 off rota, including sleep‑ins

We actively develop leaders from within. This role is ideal if you're looking to progress into Deputy Care Manager and Registered Manager roles in the future. Our recent internal promotions demonstrate that this pathway is real, supported, and achievable.

This role is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS (Children’s Workforce)
• Full employment checks in line with safer recruitment
• Right to Work in the UK

• £.50 annual salary rate describes starting salary without sleep‑ins and with sleep‑ins
• Two on, four off working pattern (an average of 10 shifts and 10 sleep‑ins per month)
• 14 days holidays growing to 19 days with long service
• Enhanced overtime pay rate
• Health cash‑plan to support your health and wellbeing (including optical, physio, dental and more for you and your children)
• Company pension scheme
• Mileage reimbursement when using your own vehicle for work or use of company fleet vehicles
• Paid training and funded qualifications
• Recognition awards and monetary bonuses celebrating outstanding contributions
• A joyful team culture with shared activities and team building e.g. Climbing Mount Snowdon
• Access to wellbeing support and guidance when needed

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to grow your career in a therapeutic, supportive, and forward‑thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today – early applications are encouraged; the vacancy will close when the most suitable applicants are identified.

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Home Type: 4-Bed Therapeutic Children’s Home

Salary: Competitive (based on experience & qualifications)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off

Vacancies: 2 Roles Available