Team Leader - Children's Residential Home
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, Lancashire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 191812 |
Summary
Job Title: Team Leader - Children's Residential Home
Location: Leyland
Salary: £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rota based
Velox Care Solutions is a specialist health and social care recruitment agency, committed to connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced Team Leader to join a Children's Residential Home in Leyland. This is a permanent, full-time position ideal for a candidate with a strong background in residential childcare who is ready to step into a leadership role.
The Role:
As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager with the daily operations of the home. You'll lead and supervise a team of support staff, ensuring the provision of high-quality, child-centred care for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shifts and manage staff deployment
- Provide supervision, guidance, and support to team members
- Foster a nurturing, safe, and structured environment
- Contribute to care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
- Act as a role model for both staff and young people
- Ensure all practice complies with Ofsted standards and safeguarding protocols
- Support the development and wellbeing of both staff and residents
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence - Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting - Essential
- Supervisory or team leading experience - Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and child protection
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Resilient, motivated, and committed to making a positive impact
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary with potential for enhancements
- Career development and training opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Ongoing support from Velox Care Solutions throughout the recruitment process
If you meet the criteria and are looking for your next challenge in residential childcare, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Velox Care Solutions for more information.
Velox Care Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All placements are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.
Location: Leyland
Salary: £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rota based
Velox Care Solutions is a specialist health and social care recruitment agency, committed to connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced Team Leader to join a Children's Residential Home in Leyland. This is a permanent, full-time position ideal for a candidate with a strong background in residential childcare who is ready to step into a leadership role.
The Role:
As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager with the daily operations of the home. You'll lead and supervise a team of support staff, ensuring the provision of high-quality, child-centred care for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead shifts and manage staff deployment
- Provide supervision, guidance, and support to team members
- Foster a nurturing, safe, and structured environment
- Contribute to care planning, reviews, and risk assessments
- Act as a role model for both staff and young people
- Ensure all practice complies with Ofsted standards and safeguarding protocols
- Support the development and wellbeing of both staff and residents
Requirements:
- Full UK driving licence - Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting - Essential
- Supervisory or team leading experience - Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and child protection
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Resilient, motivated, and committed to making a positive impact
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary with potential for enhancements
- Career development and training opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team
- Ongoing support from Velox Care Solutions throughout the recruitment process
If you meet the criteria and are looking for your next challenge in residential childcare, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV, or contact Velox Care Solutions for more information.
Velox Care Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All placements are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.