Team Leader Children's Residential Home (Therapeutic Care)

Team Leader Children's Residential Home (Therapeutic Care)

Belper, Derby

Temporary Contract (Up to 6 Months) | Immediate Start | Full-Time | Evenings & Weekends Required

Pay £16.00 - £20.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Children's Residential Team Leader looking for your next challenge?

We're recruiting for a temporary Team Leader to join a warm, therapeutic children's home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is an excellent opportunity to work within a trauma-informed service where you'll have the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

About the Home

This service is a welcoming residential home caring for up to four children and young people. The home currently supports three young people, aged 1516 years (two females and one male), providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where they can build confidence, develop life skills, and work towards positive futures.

The Role

As Team Leader, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home while leading by example and maintaining high standards of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Leading shifts and supporting the staff team to deliver outstanding care.
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• Providing therapeutic, trauma-informed support to children and young people with EBD.
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• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
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• Supporting behaviour management using positive and restorative approaches.
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• Completing care planning, incident reports, and other administrative duties.
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• Ensuring safeguarding and Ofsted standards are consistently met.
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• Supporting, mentoring, and supervising Residential Support Workers.
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• Working collaboratively with families, social workers, schools, and other professionals.
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• Promoting independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for young people.
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The role includes approximately 80% shift work and 20% dedicated administration time, with a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• Experience as a Team Leader or Senior Residential Support Worker within a children's residential home.
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• A strong understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed care.
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• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
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• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) as a minimum.
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• Team Teach training (preferred).
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• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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• A calm, resilient, and positive approach to supporting young people with complex needs.
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What We Offer

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• Temporary contract for up to 6 months.
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• Immediate start available.
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• A supportive and experienced management team.
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• The opportunity to work in a well-established therapeutic home.
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• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on young people's lives.
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• Competitive hourly rate.
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If you're passionate about therapeutic childcare and have the experience to lead a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

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