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Team Leader, Child Care​/Nanny

Job in Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, 60189, USA
Listing for: Sgscare
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
  • Healthcare
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42883 - 49584 USD Yearly USD 42883.00 49584.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Wheaton Aston

Salary: Up to £37,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep-ins: Generous remuneration for sleep-in shifts

Service: Children’s Residential Home

Service Users: Children and Young People who have experienced early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent

Experience

Required:

Experience with in a Residential Children’s Home setting

The Home: Our client operates a children’s residential home specialising in supporting young people who have experienced trauma, neglect and abuse. They are a rapidly expanding organisation offering a competitive salary, bespoke training and enhanced sleep-in payments. The home is committed to delivering high-quality care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Who we are looking for: An experienced and committed Team Leader who can lead shifts effectively and support the team to provide consistent, high-quality care.

Key responsibilities
  • Planning and leading shifts with Residential Support Workers
  • Ensuring all risks are managed in line with company policies and procedures
  • Communicating effectively with the team regarding daily plans
  • Completing reports and documentation using paperless systems
  • Reviewing care plans and associated documentation
  • Providing positive parenting
  • Demonstrating strong knowledge of current legislation including Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
  • Supporting children in a calm, empathetic and professional manner
  • Contributing to a progressive and committed team

You must hold a full manual UK driving licence.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references prior to employment.

Who you will be working for: You will be working for our client, a rapidly expanding residential childcare provider committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Company type/size: Rapidly expanding organisation

Training / qualifications: Bespoke training package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary up to £37,000 💼
  • Generous sleep-in allowance
  • Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
  • 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service
  • Access to employee wellbeing programme

Ethos: Our client places the interests of children, young people and employees at the heart of the service and is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare at all times.

Culture: Professional, passionate and team-focused environment with a commitment to high standards of care.

Sponsorship is not available.

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.
How to apply

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.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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