Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Salary: £35,000 – £36,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Sector: Children’s Residential Care

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident Team Leader to join a children’s residential home in Cheltenham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or existing Team Leader who enjoys being hands-on with young people but is also ready to take greater responsibility for leading shifts, supporting colleagues and helping maintain consistently high standards within the home.

Working closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, you will help provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people feel listened to, valued and able to make positive progress.

This is very much a role for somebody who leads from the front. You will be supporting young people directly while also being someone the wider staff team can turn to for guidance, direction and support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead shifts and provide clear direction and support to the residential care team. Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care in line with their care plans. Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people. Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of young people remains at the centre of decision-making. Support staff in responding appropriately to challenging situations and behaviours. Act as a positive role model for both young people and colleagues. Support and mentor Residential Support Workers and contribute to their ongoing development. Ensure accurate recording of daily events, incidents, key-work sessions and other relevant information. Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies. Support young people with education, appointments, activities, independence skills and everyday routines. Communicate effectively with families, social workers, education professionals and other agencies where required. Ensure policies, procedures and safeguarding practices are followed consistently. Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the home. Help create a positive culture where children experience the home as a safe, stable and genuinely caring place to live.

About You

We are looking for someone who understands that good residential childcare is about much more than completing tasks and paperwork. You will be able to build relationships with young people while maintaining appropriate boundaries and providing the consistency and leadership they need.