Team Leader Childrens Residential Service
| Posting date: | 15 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.17 to £14.99 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | Selby, YO8 9LD |
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18135 |
Summary
Team Leader – Children’s Residential (CSE)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? Do you have the strength, compassion, and leadership skills to guide a team through some of the most rewarding – and challenging – work in children’s residential care?
We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a specialist Children’s Residential home that supports young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be a positive force in the lives of young people who need consistency, safety, and someone to believe in them.
What You’ll Do:
Lead, inspire and support a team of residential care workers
Provide structure and guidance in the day-to-day running of the home
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people aged 10–17
Support the Registered Manager with audits, rota planning and safeguarding
Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience, recovery, and independence
Ensure the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working in a Children’s Residential setting (preferably with CSE)
Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
Resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
A commitment to safeguarding and child protection
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with sleep-in bonuses
Fully funded training and ongoing professional development
Clear career progression pathway
Supportive and trauma-informed management team
A chance to genuinely change lives every single day
Ready to step up and lead with heart?
Apply today and help us create a home where every child feels safe, supported, and heard.