• Annual Salary: £15,288 (Part-time)
• Location: Balham, South West London (SW12)
• Job Type: Part-time, 20 hours per week (shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins)

Become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care and support to children in residential care in South West London. This role offers excellent career progression, comprehensive training, and therapeutic support, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

• Direct involvement in managing the home and providing positive support for challenging young people aged 12-17.
• Shift leading and participating in daily activities while sharing in the leadership of the team.
• Help develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism and support.

• Desirable professional qualification (CQSW, DipSW, NVQ3), or willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare.
• At least one year's experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
• Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people while maintaining high personal and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

• Competitive salary of £15,288 per annum (part-time).
• A friendly working environment with a fun, open, and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry-leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s rights and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity, and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice, and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

During the recruitment process, you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice, and vetting requirements.

To apply for this Team Leader position in our Children’s Home, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role