Team Leader - Newton-le-Willows

Team Leader - Solo Placement Children's Residential High EBD Home
Location: Newton le Willows, St Helens
Salary: £15.50 per hour / £33,852 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Newton le Willows, St Helens, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team.

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
• Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
• Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required

Requirements:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
• Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

What's on Offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for
  

Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?

Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!

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