Location: Burford
Salary: £35,400 – £42,664 per annum
Total Package: £43,180 – £50,444 per annum, including applicable allowances and sleep-ins
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join a children’s residential home in Burford.

The service supports young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment where they can feel secure, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

As Team Leader, you will play an important role in the day-to-day lives of the young people while providing leadership, guidance and support to the residential staff team.

You will help ensure the home operates to consistently high standards and will be prepared to step up and deputise for the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the staff team during shifts to ensure consistently high standards of care.
• Provide high-quality day-to-day support to children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with young people.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment within the home.
• Support young people with their emotional, social and behavioural development.
• Encourage independence, confidence and the development of essential life skills.
• Ensure individual care plans, risk assessments and support strategies are followed effectively.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to residential staff.
• Ensure shifts run safely, effectively and in line with required standards.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager when required.
• Respond appropriately and constructively to challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective communication and handovers between shifts.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a positive role model for both staff and young people.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent.
• Experience working within children’s residential care.
• The confidence and ability to lead and support colleagues.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach.
• The emotional resilience to manage challenging situations constructively.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting children and young people.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a comprehensive employment package, including:

• Basic salary of £35,400 – £42,664 per annum.
• Up to 3 sleep-ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep-in.
• Attendance allowance of up to £1,400 per year.
• £2,000 annual regional allowance.
• £1,500 annual responsibility allowance.
• £1,000 welcome bonus following successful completion of probation.
• £1,000 loyalty bonus.
• Total package of £43,180 – £50,444 per annum, based on applicable allowances, good attendance and up to three sleep-ins per month.
• 7 weeks’ annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities into management.
• Further leadership and future management development opportunities.
• Medical cover, including support towards optical and dental costs.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance services.
• Flexible benefits options.
• Free meals while on shift.
• Well-equipped working environments.
• Employee referral scheme.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online search, due to the nature of the role working with children and young people.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Children’s Residential Care professional ready to take on a leadership role and make a positive difference to young people’s lives, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jo at Joneshouse Recruitment for further information or a confidential discussion.

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