House Leader (Team Leader) - Ofsted Registered Children's Residential Home

Job Title: House Leader (Team Leader)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £17.64 per hour - £22.02 per hour

About The Role:
We are looking for experienced and confident Support Workers to support the leadership of one of most complex Children's homes in Eastbourne.

This service supports young people with significant emotional, behavioural and mental health needs, alongside learning disabilities. The role requires people who are highly experienced in Residential Childcare, capable of leading teams in high risk situations, and able to model calm, therapeutic practice in challenging environments.

As a House Leader, you will lead shifts within the home, ensuring safe, consistent and high quality care is delivered at all times. You will support and guide the team on shift, while remaining actively involved in the day to day care of young people. You will also work closely with the Care Manager and Registered Manager, helping to maintain strong operational standards, stable routines and a positive culture within the home.

Key Responsibilities:
As a House Leader, you will:

Lead shifts and coordinate the staff team to ensure consistent care delivery
Provide clear guidance and leadership during challenging situations
Model calm, confident responses to complex behaviours
Support and mentor staff within your team
Ensure care plans, behaviour support plans and risk assessments are followed
Maintain high safeguarding standards across the home
Ensure accurate and timely recording and documentation
Help create a stable, structured and therapeutic environment for young people
Support Care Manager and Registered Manager in maintaining standards within the service
Contribute to team culture, staff development and positive working relationships
Support the smooth day to day running of the home
About You:
We are looking for experienced Residential Childcare Professionals who can confidently lead teams, you should have:

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Children's Residential Care
Strong experience supporting Young People who have Complex Needs and Challenging Behaviours
Experience leading shifts, or supervising staff
Excellent safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement
Strong emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Working Pattern:
We operate a consistent pod based rota to support a health work-life balance, you can choose from:

Day Shifts:
1 day on / 2 days off
07:30am - 10:30pm

Night Shifts:
2 nights on / 2 nights off
10:00pm - 08:00am

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package
Performance related bonus schemes
Private healthcare
24/7 GP access
Gym membership contribution
Extensive training and CPD opportunities
Fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 Qualifications
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Wellbeing support
Overtime enhancements
Clear progression pathways
Apply Today:
If you are an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to step into a leadership role, we would like to hear from you.

Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.
Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship's. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

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