Team Leader - Residential Children Home
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,120.00 to £31,200.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Annual Leave, Pension + more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brook Street |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH428945_1764850013 |
Summary
Team Leader - Residential Children Home
Location: Hatfield
Salary: £15 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential children care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, placement plans, and weekly reports.
- Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and residents' sessions are effectively carried out.
- Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Monitor residents' wellbeing, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check-ins.
- Facilitate engaging activities for children within or outside the center.
- Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the center.
- Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly family schedules and reports.
- Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs.
- Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets.
- Participate in the on-call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Poeple, Residential Care.
- Experience: Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role.
- Skills: Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Licence: A full driving licence is essential.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour.
- The chance to make a real impact on the lives of childrens.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment.
If you are a motivated and compassionate professional with the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV highlighting your relevant experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to a role where you can truly make a difference!