Children's Home Team Leader

Children's Homes Team Leader Location: Burford & Botley, Oxfordshire Salary: £43,180 – £50,444 per annum (assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep-ins per month) About Us SEND Inclusion Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of specialist residential childcare services. We currently have Team Leader opportunities available across our Oxfordshire homes in Burford and Botley. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) within a safe, nurturing and structured environment. You will play a vital role in helping young people rebuild confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes in their daily lives. The Role As a Team Leader, you will: * Support the day-to-day running of the children's home * Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers * Build strong, positive relationships with young people * Promote safeguarding, structure and consistency * Support care planning and behaviour management * Deputise for the Deputy and Registered Manager when required * Contribute to a positive and stable team culture What We OfferSalary & Earnings * Base salary: £35,400 – £42,664 * Up to 3 sleep-ins per month (£80 per sleep, approx. £2,880 per year) * Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year * Regional allowance: £2,000 per year * Responsibility allowance: £1,500 per year * £1,000 Welcome Bonus (post-probation) * £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months) Additional Benefits * 4-week comprehensive induction programme * 7 weeks annual leave * Aspire Future Managers Programme * Career progression opportunities * Flexible benefits package (pension, holiday buy/sell, life insurance) * Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support * Medical cashback scheme * High street discounts * Meals provided on shift * Modern, well-equipped homes Requirements * Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent) * Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months * Minimum experience in residential childcare * Strong leadership and communication skills * Resilient, empathetic and motivated approach