Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision)

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision Location: Darlaston Pay:£14 - £15.50 per hour Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off - 40 hours a week We’re recruiting a Team Leader for a brand-new solo children’s home opening in Darlaston. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist provision focused on reunification work, supporting children with SEMH in a therapeutic, family-orientated environment. The service is backed by an integrated clinical team, offering a trauma-informed, relationship-based model of care. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stable environment while supporting the young person’s journey toward reunification or long-term stability. What makes this different? * Small, focused solo placement with the child’s needs at the centre * Daily input from a dedicated clinical team * Real opportunity to contribute to a truly therapeutic, consistent care model * A growing company with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression What you’ll be doing: * Leading shifts and supporting the care team to deliver consistent, high-quality care * Building trusting, therapeutic relationships with the young person * Working closely with clinicians and senior staff to support individualised care and behaviour plans * Supporting documentation, medication administration, and safeguarding * Being a positive, dependable role model and promoting a culture of safety, support, and growth What we’re looking for: * Experience in children’s residential care (essential) * Confident and calm in complex or emotionally challenging situations * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare * Passionate about trauma-informed and relationship-based care * Reliable, consistent, and able to lead by example What’s on offer: * A starting salary at£14 - £15.50 per hour * Consistent 1 on / 2 off shift pattern * A highly supportive team with clinical input and training * Career development as new homes and services open * A meaningful role where you can make a real impact * Unfortunately the role does not offer sponsorship If you’re ready to be part of something purposeful from the very beginning — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information