Team Leader

Team Leader Residential Childrens CareRibchester, Lancashire£15.88 per hourFull time - 42 hours per week | TEMP TO PERMMeridian Business Support are recruiting for a Team Leader to join a residential childrens service in Ribchester on a temp to perm basis. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead a care team, build experience in a specialist setting and secure a permanent position.This role would suit an experienced Senior Support Worker or existing Team Leader looking to step into a structured leadership position within childrens residential care.Job role As a Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and maintaining a safe, supportive environment:Lead and motivate a team of care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred supportEnsure the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of young people at all timesSupervise staff performance through coaching, probation reviews and appraisalsMonitor and audit care practices to ensure compliance with Childrens Home Regulations and Quality StandardsSupport the planning and delivery of activities tailored to individual needsPromote positive behaviour support and encourage development and independenceSkills and experience We are looking for a confident and experienced care professional:Level 3 RQF in Child and Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent) is essentialExperience in a senior or supervisory role within residential care or childrens servicesStrong knowledge of safeguarding, autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challengeAbility to lead a team and support the development of good practiceBenefits and environment You will be working within a specialist residential setting supporting young people aged 8 to 18 with autism and complex needs, in a rural location with access to outdoor activities and creative learning opportunities.£15.88 per hour with opportunity to secure a permanent contractFull time, stable hours - 42 hours per weekOngoing training and developmentSupportive team environment focused on positive outcomesClear progression opportunities within a growing care organisationAll roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with safeguarding requirements.Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ