Most care jobs feel like you're drowning in paperwork while fighting fires all day. This one is different: you'll lead a team that genuinely supports each other, work with young people whose lives are actually changing, and step into a leadership role that recognises what you're worth. If you've got the experience and the heart to do this well, we need to talk
Picture a shift where the young people in your care feel safe enough to be themselves, where your team knows exactly what they're doing because you've shown them how, and where every decision you make - from how you handle a crisis to how you plan someone's week - actually sticks. That's the difference a strong Team Leader makes. You'll be the steady presence that holds everything together, the person people trust, the one who spots when a young person is struggling before they hit breaking point
The home operates with real structure and real values. Trauma-informed care isn't a buzzword here - it's how you'll work every single day. You'll develop and review care plans that actually address what these young people need, mentor newer staff so they understand the 'why' behind what you're asking them to do, and support the Registered Manager in making sure safeguarding and quality never slip. You'll lead shifts, not just work them
This is a permanent, full-time role where progression actually happens. You'll be surrounded by people who chose this work because they care, not because they fell into it. Team days, flexible shifts, and overtime opportunities mean you get a say in your own rota. And the Bright Exchange programme and Blue Light Card sweeten the deal. But the real benefit? Knowing that the young people you work with are safer, more resilient, and more hopeful because you were there
What you will be doing
- Lead shifts and model person-centred, trauma-informed care every single day - showing your team how it's done
- Develop, support and review care and behaviour management plans that actually work for each young person
- Mentor and guide colleagues, stepping up supervisory duties and helping staff grow their skills
- Keep the home running to safeguarding, regulatory and company standards - compliance that protects the young people and your team
- Be the role model who builds trust and emotional wellbeing, showing young people and staff alike what resilience looks like
Why you will love working here
- £14.42 per hour, permanent full-time contract with genuine progression opportunities as you develop in the role
- Performance bonus, flexible shifts, and available overtime so you've got control over your working week
- Bright Exchange programme and Blue Light Card - real perks that make a difference
- Lead a team that actually works together, where your mentoring creates lasting change in how staff support young people
- Work in a home that invests in its people and believes that experienced, compassionate workers deserve recognition and space to grow
Is this you?
- You've worked in residential or children's care before and you know how to lead a shift without losing sight of the individual
- You understand trauma and how it shapes behaviour - and you've got practical strategies that actually help
- You're someone your colleagues look up to: patient, fair, and clear about boundaries
- You can handle safeguarding and compliance seriously, and you know why it matters beyond the paperwork
- You want to develop as a leader and you're ready to step into a role where your experience is valued and built upon
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.