Team Leader- SY3

Team Leader - Residential Children's Home Location: Bayston Hill, England, Shrewsbury, SY3 £38,849.56 Yearly This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career while positively shaping the lives of young people with complex needs. Your Role Lead shifts and support the team to deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans Provide supervision, guidance, and support to residential care staff Oversee and contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring consistent, trauma-informed care Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with daily operations and home standards Promote safeguarding and ensure all procedures are followed and concerns addressed Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies Support the training, mentoring, and development of new and existing staff Contribute to home maintenance, records, budgets, and reporting systems About this role Essential: · At least 1 year of experience in residential childcare · Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice · Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards completion) · Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills · Strong written and verbal communication · Understanding of safeguarding procedures and relevant legal frameworks · Ability to lead by example, act as a role model and maintain professional boundaries · Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) · Resilient, motivated, adaptable, and calm under pressure · Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins · Full UK driving licence Desirable: · Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification · Previous experience in a supervisory or management role · Knowledge of residential childcare regulations and quality standards · Strong team management and leadership capabilities Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age