Team Leader

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
£43,180 – £50,444 including sleep-ins and allowances

Location: Oxfordshire

Introduction:
Children’s home supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a leadership role where small moments matter.

As a Team Leader in a children’s residential home, you’ll play an important part in creating stability and positive experiences for young people. It’s a role that balances care and leadership – supporting the day-to-day life of the home while helping the team provide consistent, thoughtful care.

You won’t be expected to do this alone. The role sits within a wider leadership structure, with support from experienced managers and a clear framework for development.

It’s a position that offers both responsibility and the chance to see the real impact of steady, compassionate leadership.

About the Role:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the children’s home
• Helping create a stable, nurturing environment for young people
• Providing guidance and supervision to the staff team on shift
• Supporting care planning and ensuring high standards of care are maintained
• Working closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager
• Stepping in to deputise for senior leaders when required
• Building positive relationships with young people and helping them develop confidence and independence

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

• Structured leadership support from Deputy and Registered Managers
• A strong team environment focused on consistency and shared responsibility
• A full four-week induction through the provider’s Care Academy
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and progress within the organisation
• Homes designed to provide calm, stable environments for young people

About You:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (required)
• Experience working in residential childcare
• Confidence supporting or supervising staff within a care setting
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months

Personal Qualities:

• Calm, consistent and supportive leadership style
• Emotionally resilient and reflective
• Able to build positive relationships with young people
• Values-led and committed to improving outcomes for children

Why Join:

• Base salary of £35,400 – £42,664
• Up to three sleep-ins per month (£80 per sleep)
• Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year
• £2,000 regional allowance
• £1,500 responsibility allowance
• £1,000 welcome bonus and £1,000 loyalty bonus
• Seven weeks’ annual leave
• Structured induction and ongoing training through the Care Academy
• Progression opportunities including the Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package including pension and life insurance options
• Medical cashback scheme and employee wellbeing support
• Meals provided while on shift
• £1,000 recommend-a-friend scheme

How to Apply:

Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.