Team Leader Children Residential Home

Children’s Residential Team Leader (Level 3 Qualified) – Driver Essential

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Colne

Job Summary

We are seeking a caring, resilient, and experienced Children’s Residential Team Leader to join our team in Colne. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead and support staff and young people within a residential care setting supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

The successful candidate will take a leading role in supporting young people’s daily routines, emotional wellbeing, education, and personal development while ensuring high standards of care and support within the home.

Duties

• Lead and support staff in delivering high-quality care for children and young people with EBD.
• Support daily routines, personal development, and educational engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding best practice.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model.
• Support staff with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Oversee shift planning and ensure consistency across the team.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and nurturing environment at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, professionals, and external agencies.
• Participate in shift work including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

Shift Pattern

2 days on, 4 days off
(Including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent (essential).
• Previous experience working with children or young people in residential care, youth work, or education.
• Experience supporting young people with EBD is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to lead by example and support a team effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity for temporary-to-permanent employment.
• Full-year, all-year-round position (no term-time restrictions).
• Rewarding role making a real difference to vulnerable young people’s lives.
• Ongoing training, support, and professional development.
• On-site parking.

Work Location

In person – Colne

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to step into a Team Leader role within residential childcare, supporting both staff and young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Work Location: In person