Children's Residential Care Team Leader

Package Description:

With the opening of our brand-new children's home just around the corner, now is an exciting time to start your career in care and join the founding team of our not-for-profit Children's Residential Home in Wimborne, Dorset. This is your chance to help shape a high-quality service from the ground up,

supporting children with learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can truly thrive and

feel

at home . Were seeking dedicated Team Leaders who are

compassionate,

dependable, and ready to

lead by examplemaking a lasting difference in the lives of young people while

supporting and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding care

. What Makes Us Different?

At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first

both the children we

support and the incredible staff who care for them . Were proud of our values, our

commitment

to quality, and our friendly,

supportive

work culture. Your Role as a Team

Leader

As part of a team wholeheartedly

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youll provide consistent,

compassionate

support to children with learning disabilities, helping them

feel safe, valued, and empowered

. You will: Build trusting, positive relationships with children and young people Support

daily routines

from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime Help children learn life skills and build their independence Work as part of a team to ensure children

feel

safe, secure, and cared for Support with writing care plans, routines, and completing risk assessments for the home and young people along with other additional responsibilities such as leading shifts Handle challenging behaviour calmly and with

empathy , using a therapeutic approach Take part in fun,

active

days

every day is different! Be part of the sleep-in rota, with an average of 4 sleep-ins per month (flexibility is essential) Conduct supervisions of staff and be part of the running of team meetings About You

Were looking for an experienced and

compassionate professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people . You will be

confident in leading by example,

supporting

your team, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive .To succeed in this role, you will: Demonstrate the confidence and capability to

lead

shifts, including weekends and weekdays as required Have a strong

understanding

of (or working knowledge of) Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Be flexible and

committed

to participating in a sleep-in rota to meet the needs of the home Hold a full UK driving licence, as the service operates across two sites in Wimborne Working towards Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Have the right to work in the UK, with a minimum of 12 months remaining Why Youll Love Working With Us:

Sleep in rate £65 per sleep Opportunities for fully funded qualification in Level 4/5 Residential Childcare Full-time positions available Company pension scheme Refer-a-friend bonus

up to £1,000* Blue Light Discount package Early On Demand Pay Career development pathways and training Staff recognition and appreciation schemes About Agincare

Were a family-run business thats been caring and

supporting

people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, were one of the UKs largest and most

trusted care providers . Our services include childrens homes, adult care & nursing homes,

supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in

support

. We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and

actively

support

care leavers to live

independently

. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare.All of our adult services are regulated by CQC and our childrens homes by Ofsted. Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

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