Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Burnley

Salary: £28,000 – £36,550 per annum (plus bonuses and sleep-in allowance averaging £3,300 per year)

Hours: Full-time, day and night shifts with overtime and weekend availability

Contract: Permanent

• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and challenging behaviours and/or learning difficulties
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and person-centred support
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development

Desirable:

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of care planning systems
• Supervisory experience

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a brand-new therapeutic children’s home in Burnley. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children and young people can thrive.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Supervise and support residential childcare staff in delivering high standards of care
• Act as Key Worker for young people, supporting their social, educational, and personal development
• Assist with care planning, reviews, and record keeping
• Manage and implement behaviour management strategies
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards and organisational policies
• Support health, safety, and safeguarding at all times

• Enhanced sleep-in rate (average £3,300 per annum)
• Loyalty bonus up to £500
• Staff attendance bonus (every 6 months)
• Ofsted outcome bonus
• Refer a Friend scheme (up to £400)
• Free meals on shift
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work checks.

If you’re an energetic, caring, and motivated individual ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a growing team and make a real difference in children’s lives.