Team Leader - Children's Home EBD

Location: Houghton on the Hill

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Houghton on the Hill, Leicester | £14.50 – £15.50 per hour | 40 hours per week

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and established children’s residential care provider for a Team Leader to join their open and established 3-bed home based in Houghton on the Hill, Leicester.

The home supports children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and provides a stable, nurturing environment where young people are supported to achieve positive outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to join a provider that is expanding and investing in its homes and people.

The Role

As Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting both the children and the staff team, including:

* Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home

* Acting as a positive role model for staff and young people

* Supporting care planning, safeguarding and behaviour management

* Ensuring high standards of care in line with policies and regulations

* Supporting, mentoring and developing Support Workers

* Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager

Shift pattern:

* 40 hours per week

* 1 shift on / 2 shifts off

About You

We are looking for someone who:

* Has experience working in children’s residential care, ideally with EBD

* Is currently a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader, or ready to step up

* Has strong safeguarding knowledge and understands trauma-informed care

* Is confident leading shifts and supporting staff

* Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 or Level 4 in Children & Young People

* Is flexible, reliable and passionate about making a difference

Salary & Benefits

* £14.50 – £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)

* Stable, open home with an established team

* Opportunity to progress within a growing provider

* Ongoing training and development

* Supportive management structure

Interested?

This role would suit someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and expanding organisation.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch