Team Leader - Residential Children's Service
- Location: Redhill
- Pay Package: £35,000 -£40,000 (including sleep in duties)
- Full-time | Permanent
- Progression Path to Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with mental health needs and trauma backgrounds?

We're looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a therapeutic children's residential home. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is confident working with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and is eager to grow into a Deputy Manager role in the near future.

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you will:

* Lead by example and support a team of residential childcare workers.

* Ensure consistent, trauma-informed care for young people aged 8-17.

* Support children who have experienced significant trauma, mental health challenges, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

* Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment to help children build trust, develop resilience and move forward.

* Oversee shift planning, key working, and support with care plans.

* Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with audits, development plans and staff coaching.

About You:

* Experience in a residential children's home.

* Experience supporting children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, or mental health concerns.

* Hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

* Confident, calm under pressure, and a natural leader with strong communication skills.

* Passionate about making a lasting difference in young people's lives.

What We Offer:

* Clear career progression with a defined route to Deputy Manager.

* Regular supervision and access to therapeutic training.

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.

* Supportive, values-driven leadership team.

* Enhanced pay for sleep-ins / overtime.

Join a service that genuinely puts children first, values its staff, and offers the opportunity to grow your career in a meaningful, supportive setting.

Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential chat about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

* Performance bonus

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company pension

* Discounted or free food

* Employee discount

* Enhanced maternity leave

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

* Transport links

Schedule:

* Day shift

* Night shift

* Overtime

* Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

* Right to Work in the UK without any restrictions? (required)