Team Leader Residential

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £32,000 per annum plus £50 per sleep‑in when required.

Location:

Brynford, Flintshire (accessible from Chester via the A55).

Contract:

Permanent Full‑time, 37 hours per week.

• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy or sell leave.
• Flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% matched employer contribution, including life assurance cover.
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility – 15,000 national retailer discounts.
• A highly competitive rewards package and a comprehensive supervision and development programme for professional growth.
• Real Living Wage accredited employer.
• Free parking on site.

Action for Children is one of the largest children’s charities in the UK, working to improve the lives of vulnerable children for over 150 years.

Ty Cariad is a three‑bed therapeutic residential home in North Wales, near Hollywell. It supports children and young people aged 7‑17 who have experienced early childhood trauma, providing a safe, nurturing environment for growth.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader Residential to help shape the service from the ground up. You will lead a team of Residential Support Workers, set the tone for a positive, child‑centred home, and deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.

• Provide direct line management to a team of residential staff to deliver high standards of care.
• Support young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare for and participate in Multi‑Disciplinary Team meetings.
• Advocate for the wellbeing of the young people.
• Lead and assess staff, carrying out supervisions, appraisals and risk assessments.

• A Level 3 Social Care Diploma is essential;
  Level 4 Leadership and Management qualification desirable.
• Experience in a senior role in a children’s home, residential short breaks or children’s services.
• Experience supporting staff through QCF, AWIF and induction.
• Knowledge of the RISCA (Wales) Act 2016, Social Services (Wales) Act 2014 and key H&S legislation.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 5 March and Monday 9 March 2026.

Erika Brinkman – quoting reference 12647.

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