Children's Residential Team Leader

Residential Children's Home Team Leader

Location:

London Boroughs
Salary:
Up to £38,000 + benefits

We are a growing, values-led provider of children's residential care, operating multiple therapeutic homes across London Boroughs. We support young people aged 11‑17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and complex needs, delivering high-quality, child‑centred care in a nurturing environment.

We are seeking an experienced Residential Children's Home Team Leader to join one of our London-based homes. This is an exciting opportunity to take a step into leadership, develop your skills, and support a motivated staff team while making a real difference to young people's lives.

• Lead a small team of Residential Childcare Workers within a children's home
• Supervise and support staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and feedback
• Assist with day-to-day operations and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care
• Promote safeguarding, stability, and emotional wellbeing for children and young people
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and incident reporting
• Work alongside the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to ensure regulatory compliance
• Embed therapeutic, trauma‑informed, and child‑centred approaches
• Participate in staff meetings, multi‑agency meetings, and training sessions

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a children's residential care setting
• Understanding of Ofsted Quality Standards and Children's Homes Regulations
• Leadership, team management, and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and support a team while maintaining high standards of care
• Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH, or complex needs
• Emotional resilience and a commitment to child-centred practice

• Experience in a therapeutic or trauma-informed residential setting
• Previous experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive salary
• Structured development opportunities and career progression
• Access to specialist training and CPD
• Supportive, values-led working environment

• Join a provider with multiple homes across London Boroughs
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the service
• Make a real difference to children and young people with complex needs

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. If you're keen to find out more, please apply today