Team Leader - Children's Residential Care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29,003 i £36,203 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Elwood Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ERWFEB2604 |
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Elwood Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client - a specialist West Midlands provider with multiple services delivering high-quality care and support to children and young people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, complex needs, and emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping positive outcomes for children and young people in looked-after care. You’ll lead by example, support and develop your team, and help drive excellence across the service.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and staff support at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing strong, visible leadership and acting as a positive role model
• Leading shift planning, handovers, and daily routines
• Managing rotas and staffing levels to meet care and regulatory requirements
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting Residential Children’s Workers
• Supporting care planning, record keeping, and medication administration where appropriate
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Ensuring safeguarding is always a top priority
• Providing on-call support when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have:
• Proven experience working in residential children’s care
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible, resilient, and child-centred approach
• A genuine passion for making a difference and working towards shared goals
Skills & Attributes:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, supportive, and approachable leadership style
• Kind, caring, and resilient nature
• Basic IT skills
Why Join?
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. In return for your commitment, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment
• Clear career progression and development pathways
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme, including training, shadowing, and face-to-face and online modules
• Access to a wide range of additional training courses
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free parking and meals on shift
• Pension scheme and referral bonuses
• Promotion from within for those who want to develop to management
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in children’s residential care while making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
AGY
As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping positive outcomes for children and young people in looked-after care. You’ll lead by example, support and develop your team, and help drive excellence across the service.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the shift, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and staff support at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing strong, visible leadership and acting as a positive role model
• Leading shift planning, handovers, and daily routines
• Managing rotas and staffing levels to meet care and regulatory requirements
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting Residential Children’s Workers
• Supporting care planning, record keeping, and medication administration where appropriate
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Ensuring safeguarding is always a top priority
• Providing on-call support when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you must have:
• Proven experience working in residential children’s care
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible, resilient, and child-centred approach
• A genuine passion for making a difference and working towards shared goals
Skills & Attributes:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, supportive, and approachable leadership style
• Kind, caring, and resilient nature
• Basic IT skills
Why Join?
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. In return for your commitment, you’ll benefit from:
• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Friendly, supportive teams and a positive working environment
• Clear career progression and development pathways
• Comprehensive 2-week induction programme, including training, shadowing, and face-to-face and online modules
• Access to a wide range of additional training courses
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Free parking and meals on shift
• Pension scheme and referral bonuses
• Promotion from within for those who want to develop to management
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in children’s residential care while making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.
AGY