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Date Added: Fri 10/04/2026

Team Leader Childrens Home

Peterborough, UK
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Company: HR CAREERS & NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT SERVICE

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum

TEAM LEADER – Children’s Residential Home (OFSTED) – Peterborough (PE1)

Team Leader | Senior Support Worker | Senior Residential Support Worker | Deputy Manager | Children’s Home Team Leader | EBD Team Leader | Young People’s Team Leader

Lead shifts, support staff, ensure safeguarding and OFSTED compliance, and help create a safe, nurturing, child-centred environment for young people with EBD.

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker, Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to step into a leadership role? Join a supportive, child-centred OFSTED Children’s Residential Home providing stability, structure and care for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car
  • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Birthday treats
  • 24/7 access to an On-Demand GP service
  • Supportive, values-driven team
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor and support staff
  • Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and Quality Standards
  • Promote safeguarding and risk management
  • Build strong relationships with young people and professionals
  • Maintain a safe, nurturing, homely environment
  • Support care planning, reporting and continuous improvement
What You’ll Need
  • Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Experience in a Children’s Residential Home
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and OFSTED frameworks
  • Confident leading shifts and supporting junior staff
  • Driving licence preferred
Commutable From (30-mile radius of PE1)

Peterborough, Yaxley, Whittlesey, March, Chatteris, Ramsey, Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Cambridge, Ely, Littleport, Wisbech, Downham Market, King’s Lynn, Bourne, Stamford, Market Deeping, Deeping St James, Spalding, Holbeach, Crowland, Sleaford, Grantham, Oakham, Uppingham, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Oundle, Thrapston, Sawtry, Warboys, Somersham, Godmanchester, Brampton, Alconbury, Kimbolton.

Ready to Make a Difference

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and support young people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape brighter futures.

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