Children's Home Team Leader

We’re recruiting a Residential Team Leader to support and guide our care teams in delivering high-quality, child-focused residential care.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare who’s ready to take the next step into a leadership position. You’ll oversee a team of Support Workers, ensure high standards of care, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

Why Join Amegreen Children’s Services?

• Starting from £28,883 per year + £53 - £63.60 per sleep in
• Free staff transport from local pick-up points (we cover the cost)
• Access to company holiday home on the South Coast
• Funded Diploma in Children & Young People
• Health Cash Plan – reclaim costs for medical & wellbeing appointments
• Company pension & sick pay (after probation)
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Refer-a-friend bonus up to £1,000
• Dedicated administrative support for note-taking during supervisions, team meetings and other ket sessions
• Long service and employee of the month awards
• Death in Service benefit – 4x salary

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Deliver regular staff supervision, mentoring, and guidance
• Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining quality standards
• Support with audits, care planning, documentation, and risk management
• Role model best practice in child-centred care
• Maintain strong safeguarding and behaviour management practices

Shifts

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
  Typical shifts: 7am–3pm, 2pm–10pm, and occasional 7am–10pm
  Sleep-ins: Up to 4 per month (£53 - £63.60)

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in residential childcare
• Experience in a senior or shift leader role preferred
• Confident in supervising staff and supporting team development
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or working towards)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and safeguarding awareness
• Full UK driving licence desirable (but not essential due to staff transport)
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
   

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

*** Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***