Children's Residential Team Leader

Residential Children’s Home Team Leader

Location:

London Boroughs
Salary:
Up to £38,000 + benefits

We are a growing, values-led provider of children’s residential care, operating multiple therapeutic homes across London Boroughs. We support young people aged 11–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and complex needs, delivering high-quality, child-centred care in a nurturing environment.

We are seeking an experienced Residential Children’s Home Team Leader to join one of our London-based homes. This is an exciting opportunity to take a step into leadership, develop your skills, and support a motivated staff team while making a real difference to young people’s lives.

The Role

* Lead a small team of Residential Childcare Workers within a children’s home

* Supervise and support staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and feedback

* Assist with day-to-day operations and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care

* Promote safeguarding, stability, and emotional wellbeing for children and young people

* Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and incident reporting

* Work alongside the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to ensure regulatory compliance

* Embed therapeutic, trauma-informed, and child-centred approaches

* Participate in staff meetings, multi-agency meetings, and training sessions

Essential Requirements

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

* Experience working in a children’s residential care setting

* Understanding of Ofsted Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations

* Leadership, team management, and communication skills

* Ability to motivate and support a team while maintaining high standards of care

* Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH, or complex needs

* Emotional resilience and a commitment to child-centred practice

Desirable

* Experience in a therapeutic or trauma-informed residential setting

* Previous experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role

* Knowledge of positive behaviour support

* Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary

* Structured development opportunities and career progression

* Access to specialist training and CPD

* Supportive, values-led working environment

Why Join Us?

* Join a provider with multiple homes across London Boroughs

* Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

* Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the service

* Make a real difference to children and young people with complex needs

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re keen to find out more, please apply today