Team Leader

Team Leader (Children and Young People''s Residential Care) Location: Darwen, East Lancashire Shift: 2 on 4 off including sleeps Looking for a leadership role where your day-to-day impact genuinely matters?Our Client is hiring for a Team Leader in a Darwen home supporting up to 3 young people (currently operating as a solo placement).If you''re compassionate, confident and ready to lead shifts with structure and heart, this could be your next step. What you''ll be doing: Lead and support day-to-day care for a young person in a consistent, calm environment Work shifts including sleep-in duties (10 sleeps per month) and follow a clear 2 on / 4 off pattern (8am-11pm) Deliver safe, supportive routines and high-quality care across each shift Step up as a point of support for the team, helping maintain positive standards of care Support the running of the home in line with expectations for the placement What you''ll bring as a Team Leader: Experience working in social care (ideally with an understanding of residential support) Natural leadership presence-able to guide, motivate and keep things on track Empathy and strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust Comfort taking responsibility during shifts, including sleep-in duties A professional, respectful approach to care and safeguarding-minded practice Additional information: Pay: 14.17 per hour ( 25,506 per annum) plus 85.01 per sleep (approx. 10,201.20 sleep allowance per year) Anticipated annual figure: ..... full job details .....