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Childrens residential team leader

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 08 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog: £26,466 i £33,666 bob blwyddyn
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 07 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad: Solihull, West Midlands
Gweithio o bell: Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni: Elwood Recruitment
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: ERWOCT2504

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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
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

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.

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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