Team Leader, Child Care​/Nanny

Job Title:

Team Leader (Qualified)

Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)

£14.50 per hour || Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

£28,287.50

Typical sleep‑ins: 11 per month
Pay per sleep‑in: £52
Annual sleep‑in value: £6,864
Total annual package: £35,151.50

Ofsted‑regulated solo children’s home

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential Pathway) or Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent recognised by Ofsted)

Experience working within an Ofsted‑regulated children’s residential home

A qualified and confident Team Leader to support the day‑to‑day running of a new solo children’s home. This role is central to providing consistent leadership on shift and embedding therapeutic, relationship‑based care.

• 🧠 Calm, child‑centred leadership style
• 🛡️ Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of children’s home regulations
• 🤝 Able to role‑model best practice and support staff development

This is a new solo service offering a stable, therapeutic environment with a strong emphasis on relationships, consistency, and reflective practice. The home is small by design, allowing leaders to focus on quality, outcomes, and meaningful engagement with the young person.

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.
You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (this is not deemed equivalent).
Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.
You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.

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