Team Leader - Residential Childrens Home
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,366 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Overtime available |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 2AB |
| Cwmni: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | tl nw_1772196942 |
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Team Leader - Residential Childcare
We believe that every child deserves a safe, stable, and supportive environment to grow and thrive. We are now recruiting a committed and experienced Team Leader to join our dedicated team in our 4 bed EBD residential children's home in Llanfairfechan, North Wales.
We provide high-quality residential care and supported accommodation for children and young people aged 8 to 25. With over a decade of dedicated service, we specialise in supporting young people with complex needs, trauma backgrounds, and emotional or behavioural challenges-offering them stability, growth, and hope for the future.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role while positively shaping the lives of young people with complex needs.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will:
- Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans
- Provide supervision, guidance, and day-to-day support to residential care staff
- Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent trauma-informed care
- Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards
- Promote safeguarding, ensuring all procedures are followed and concerns are addressed appropriately
- Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies
- Support the training, mentoring, and development of new and existing staff
- Contribute to home maintenance, record keeping, budgets, and reporting systems
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Minimum 1 year's experience in residential childcare
- Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legal frameworks
- Ability to lead by example, act as a role model, and maintain professional boundaries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Resilient, motivated, adaptable, and calm under pressure
- Flexible to work shifts including weekends and sleep-ins
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Knowledge of residential childcare regulations and quality standards
- Strong team leadership and management capabilities
What We Offer
We invest in our people and provide genuine career progression opportunities:
- Level 3 & Level 5 Qualification Support (Residential Childcare pathway)
- Qualification Completion Bonuses
- Pension auto-enrolment
- Pay Care Scheme - cashback on medical expenses
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support
- Perkbox - discounts at high street and online retailers
- Long Service Awards (extra annual leave + bonus payment)
- Free meals on shift
- Paid DBS
- Free parking
- Casual dress
- Referral programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience Required:
Children's Residential Care - 1 year (required)
If you're ready to be part of a passionate, values-driven organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do, apply today and help make a genuine difference every single day.