Location: Westbury, Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,400 – £42,664 per annum (depending on experience)
Total Package: £41,680 – £48,944 per annum (including sleep-ins and allowances)

About the Opportunity

Joneshouse Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Team Leader to join a specialist children’s residential home in Westbury, Wiltshire.

The home supports children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment where they can develop confidence, resilience and independence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader looking to join a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent career progression.

The Role

As Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the home while providing leadership and guidance to the care team. You will help create a safe, stable and positive environment where young people can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the home.
• Providing high-quality, therapeutic care and support to children and young people.
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting Residential Support Workers.
• Deputising for the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager when required.
• Supporting safeguarding, behaviour management and risk assessments.
• Ensuring care plans, records and documentation are completed to a high standard.
• Promoting positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellent care.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience working within a children’s residential care setting.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (essential).
• Experience leading shifts or supervising staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Resilience, empathy and a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.
• A full UK driving licence, held for at least 12 months.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers an excellent package including:

• Basic salary of £35,400 – £42,664.
• Up to 3 sleep-ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approximately £2,880 per year).
• Attendance allowance of up to £1,400 per annum.
• Regional allowance of £2,000 per annum.
• £1,000 Welcome Bonus upon successful completion of probation.
• £1,000 Loyalty Bonus after 12 months’ service.
• 7 weeks annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities, including leadership development programmes.
• Flexible benefits package, including enhanced pension and life assurance options.
• Healthcare cashback scheme for dental, optical and other health expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Meals provided whilst on shift.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people and are looking to progress your career within a supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Joneshouse Recruitment, who are managing this vacancy on behalf of our client.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre-employment checks. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics.

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