Team Leader, Social Work

Location:

Knowsley, Liverpool

Salary per annum: £25,452 plus £60 per sleep (£14.14ph)

Setting: 2 Bedded EBD home

If you're passionate about making a real difference to children and young people's lives, this is a role where your leadership, compassion, and calm approach genuinely matter. This full-time, on-site Team Leader position sits at the heart of daily care-helping young people feel safe, supported, and set up for positive outcomes.

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of a 2-bedded children's home supporting young people with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)
• Supervising the care team and helping ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Developing and implementing care plans that reflect individual needs
• Coordinating with external agencies to support well being and progress
• Maintaining a safe, supportive environment in line with safeguarding expectations
• Providing direct care and support when needed, fostering a nurturing atmosphere
• Supporting positive transitions and encouraging young people towards goals for adult life

• Experience in child care, social work, or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in safeguarding policies and procedures
• Empathy, patience, and a compassionate approach to care
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Knowsley, Liverpool

• * 2 on 4 off shift pattern, with pay of £14.14ph plus £60 per sleep
• * Salary of £25,452 per annum based on 150 hours per month