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Children's Residential Team Leader

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 07 Tachwedd 2025
Cyflog: £26,466 i £33,666 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 07 Rhagfyr 2025
Lleoliad: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Elwood Recruitment
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: ERWOCT2507

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Make a Difference Every Day

We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a West Midlands specialist provider of care and support for children and young people with mental health disorders, learning disabilities, complex needs, and emotional and behavioural difficulties EBD.

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for the children and young people in looked after care, while leading and supporting a dedicated staff team and being the driver of excellence

To apply, you must:

Have proven experience in residential children’s care
Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma specifically in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Be flexible, resilient, and passionate about making a difference and working towards company goals

Key Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will:

Provide day-to-day leadership and act as a positive role model
Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet care requirements
Lead daily shift planning and handovers
Supervise and mentor your team in line with Care Regulations
Provide on-call support when required
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Ensure safeguarding is always a top priority
Support with care planning, record keeping, and administering medication where appropriate
Mentor and support residential children’s workers that you will oversee

Skills & Attributes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident, supportive team player
Kind, caring and resilient nature
Basic IT skills
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Why Join?

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. In return for your commitment, you’ll benefit from:

Enhanced sleep-in rates (£60 per night)
Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime
Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment
Clear career development pathways and progression opportunities
A comprehensive 2-week induction programme with training, shadowing, face to face and online modules
Access to a wide range of free online training courses
Free DBS check, free parking, and free meals on shift
Pension scheme and referral bonuses

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in children’s residential care while making a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £26,466 up to £33,666 per year with sleep-ins.

Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

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