Team Leader, Social Work

Full-Time | The Beeches UK

A rewarding career where every shift truly matters

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

THE ROLE AT A GLANCE

Location: The Beeches UK

Hours: 40 hours per week (including sleep-ins, weekends, and shifts)

Salary: £31,907 per annum

Sleep-in Pay: Up to £700 per month (dependent on sleep-ins worked)

Overtime: Paid at time and a quarter (x1.25) once the minimum 40 hours are worked

As a Team Leader, you will support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently delivered. You will help lead the team and create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a safe, supportive, and child-centred environment
• Leading shifts and guiding care staff
• Supporting care planning, record-keeping, and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
• Promoting independence and positive outcomes for young people

• Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare
• Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
• A positive, resilient, and committed approach
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

• Build Your Career
  • Fully funded qualifications and clear pathways into Team Leader, Deputy and Registered Manager roles
  • Ongoing learning and development through structured programmes and hands‑on experience
  • Opportunities to step up, take on responsibility, and grow within the organisation
• 24/7 access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP access
• A strong team culture where people support each other day‑to‑day

Work That Works for You

• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
• Birthday Recognition – Celebrating our people on their special day
• Wellbeing days to support staff when needed
• Team-based working patterns

Be Part of Something Bigger

• Opportunities to get involved in our international projects, including trips to Tanzania supporting local communities
• A values-led organisation focused on making a genuine difference — not just commercially, but socially

The Essentials

• Pension with NEST
• Access to discounts via Sage Employee Benefits and Blue Light Card
• Long service recognition awards
• On-site parking (where available)
• Relaxed dress code