Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a supportive children's home team in Chipping, near Preston, supporting children and young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs. This role is commutable from Preston, Longridge, Clitheroe, Garstang, Blackburn, Fulwood, Ribchester, Great Harwood, Lancaster and surrounding areas
As a Team Leader, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to the team while ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and person-centred care. You will lead allocated shifts, coordinate staff, support day-to-day routines and ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding requirements.
You will help create a stable and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and understood, while also supporting staff development and maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Experience of working with children or young people within residential care, social care, education, youth work or a comparable setting
Previous senior or shift-leading residential childcare experience is desirable
QCF Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or recognised equivalent, or willingness to achieve the qualification
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and behaviour support
Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to staff
Confident making appropriate decisions and taking responsibility during shifts
Full UK driving licence essential
Eligibility to live and work in the UK we do not offer s p o n s o r s h i p

£33,489 per year
£15.25 per hour
£54 sleep rate
£3,600 performance bonus scheme, bringing total annual earning capacity to £37,089 before additional shifts
2 on 4 off rotating shift pattern
Employee Benefits Programme
Retail discounts and financial advice
Blue Light Card
Company vehicle for work purposes
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Paid training
Career progression opportunities
Supportive working environment