Children's Home Team Leader

Children's Home Team Leader

Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

Location: Albrighton, Shropshire, GB, WV7 3

Employment Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-12-30T10:00:46.9

Salary: £40,848 - £48,352 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month

Role Overview

Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults — an incredibly rewarding role.

There will be challenges, but also the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcomes for those in our care.

Our team leaders are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes. We celebrate the little things.

Key Responsibilities

• Take care of our young people daily, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories.


• Support the staff team and maintain high standards in the home.


• Prepare to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers.


• Build relationships with young people, demonstrating compassion, resilience, and support.


• Provide leadership that inspires colleagues.

What We Do for You

• Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072


• Bonuses: Up to 3 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep, approx. £2,880 per year, plus attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year


• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy


• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday


• Progression: Opportunities for promotion from within, including our 'Aspire' future managers programme


• Flexible benefits: Increase or decrease holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance options


• Wellbeing: Wellness tools and employee assistance programs


• Medical Cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts


• Meals: Provided while at work


• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with top facilities


• Refer a Friend Scheme: £1,000 bonus per successful referral

Our Values and Inclusion

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences, understanding that diversity makes us better. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and belongs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

If you need adjustments during recruitment or in the workplace, we will support you.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 'can do' attitude and team spirit


• Genuine care and empathy towards young people and colleagues


• Resilience to handle challenging situations


• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months


• Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification

Training and Development

Start as a Team Leader with our 'Care Academy' — 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced professionals to support your confidence and skills.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting young people's welfare. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (at our cost) and online searches.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all community sections.

Additional Information

For full job description, person specification, and our ex-offenders policy, please refer to our provided links.

Keywords: Children's Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH

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a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. We're looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you'll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. What we do for youWe know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per yearTraining: A full 4-week induction on our Care AcademyHoliday: You'll work hard at
WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holidayProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programmeFlexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits hereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsMeals provided while you're at workBeautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes hereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse
backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you:A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help othersWe genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a mustThe resilience to be able to deal with challenging situationsA full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 monthsThis role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualificationYou'll start life as a Team Leader by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care providerAt Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to
creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can
thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH