Children's Residential Team Leader

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care Location: Burton-on-Trent Salary: £15.20 per hour Job Type: Full Time (155 hours per month) We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a children’s residential home in Burton-on-Trent, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a safe and therapeutic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Residential Support Worker looking to progress into a leadership role within a supportive and child-focused service. Pay & Shift Details £15.20 per hour with overtime paid at an additional £1.25 per hour after 170 hours per month. The role is contracted at 155 hours per month and includes sleep-in payments. Shifts typically run from 7:30am to 11:00pm, with sleep-ins from 11:00pm to 8:00am. Where waking nights are required during sleep-in shifts, these are paid at the standard hourly rate. The rota includes weekends and varies between 2–3 shifts per week depending on scheduling. The Role As Team Leader, you will support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and help maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance. You will also act as a Key Worker for young people, supporting care planning, risk assessments, and multi-agency working. A key part of the role involves promoting independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children and young people. Requirements Applicants must have previous experience within children’s residential care and strong safeguarding knowledge. A full UK driving licence is essential. Previous leadership or senior experience within a residential setting is desirable, along with a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards it. We are looking for someone who is reliable, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes. If you are ready for your next step in residential childcare leadership, we would love to hear from you