Are you Level 3 qualified in Residential Childcare and ready for a new challenge?

We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join a small children's residential home in Solihull, supporting up to three children/young people with Learning Disabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive, community-based home.

The Role

As Team Leader, you will work closely with the management team to ensure high standards of care and lead shifts effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the management team to maintain high-quality care standards

* Acting as daily shift lead and overseeing handovers

* Planning and organising staff duties during shifts

* Supervising and supporting staff, including contributing to appraisals

* Providing on-call support on a rota basis

* Organising rotas and ensuring appropriate staff deployment

* Supporting young people with daily routines, activities and independence

* Promoting participation in social, leisure, educational and life skills activities

* Supporting personal care needs, including intimate care where required

* Administering medication and supporting medical appointments

* Promoting wellbeing, safeguarding and positive outcomes

This role offers a balance of leadership, hands-on care and meaningful impact.

Essential Requirements

* Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential

* Minimum 2 years' experience in Residential Childcare - Essential

* Full UK Driving Licence - Essential

* Excellent communication skills

* Flexible, reliable and hardworking

* Confident team player

* Kind and caring approach

What's On Offer

* Enhanced sleep-in rate of £60 (where applicable)

* Competitive salary with opportunities for additional hours

* Structured 2-week induction programme (face-to-face training, online modules and shadow shifts)

* Ongoing professional development and free online training

* Extra day's annual leave for your birthday

* Length of Service Recognition Scheme (financial reward)

* Friendly and supportive team environment

* Free DBS check

* Free parking

* Free meals on shift (residential homes)

* Pension scheme

* £1,000 Refer a Friend Scheme