Children's Residential Team leader

Children's Residential Team Leader

Date Posted: 2026-08-25T09:01:42

Location: Clayton, Greater Manchester, GB, M11 4

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2026-09-22T16:33:37.077

Salary Range: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Position Overview

We are recruiting experienced Team Leaders for children's residential homes across Manchester, supporting young people with SEMH, EBD, and complex needs. These are permanent roles working a 2-on-4-off shift pattern, offering an excellent work-life balance alongside a competitive salary of £33k-£35k.

As Team Leader, you will support the Registered/Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, supervising and mentoring Residential Support Workers, and ensuring young people receive consistent, high-quality, therapeutic care in line with Ofsted standards and each child's care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and provide direction to the staff team, acting as a positive role model
• Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies
• Build trusting, PACE-informed relationships with young people
• Support staff supervision, training, and development
• Ensure accurate records, reports, and documentation are maintained to Reg 44/45 and SCCIF standards
• Assist with on-call/emergency response as required by the home

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards) - Level 5 desirable
• Proven experience working with young people with SEMH/EBD/complex needs, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Full UK driving license (essential for most locations)
• Resilience, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What's on Offer

• £33,000 - £35,000 salary
• 2-on-4-off shift pattern for excellent work-life balance
• Multiple home locations across Manchester
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Supportive, therapeutic working environment

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Team Leader - Children's Residential Care Manchester | Multiple Locations | £33,000 - £35,000 per annum | 2 On, 4 Off We are recruiting experienced Team Leaders for children's residential homes across Manchester, supporting young people with SEMH, EBD, and complex needs. These are permanent roles working a 2-on-4-off shift pattern, offering an excellent work-life balance alongside a competitive salary of £33k-£35k. As Team Leader, you will support the Registered/Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, leading shifts, supervising and mentoring Residential Support Workers, and ensuring young people receive consistent, high-quality, therapeutic care in line with Ofsted standards and each child's care plan. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shifts and provide direction to the staff team, acting as a positive role model Support the implementation of care plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies Build trusting, PACE-informed relationships with
young people
• Support staff supervision, training, and development Ensure accurate records, reports, and documentation are maintained to Reg 44/45 and SCCIF standards Assist with on-call/emergency response as required by the home What We're Looking For: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards) - Level 5 desirable Proven experience working with young people with SEMH/EBD/complex needs, ideally in a senior or supervisory capacity Full UK driving licence (essential for most locations) Resilience, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) What's on Offer: £33,000 - £35,000 salary 2-on-4-off shift pattern for excellent work-life balance Multiple home locations across Manchester Ongoing training and career progression opportunities Supportive, therapeutic working environment