Team Leader - Children's Homes

Team Leader - Children's Homes

2026-09-07T00:00:00

Location: Willington, Durham, GB, DL15 0

Employment Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-12-07T20:06:48.63

Salary: £39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month

Role Overview

Those huge small victories. Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be 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 outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Key Responsibilities

• Get out what you put in


• Be part of taking care of our young people daily, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories


• Support staff team and ensure the home operates to high standards


• Be prepared to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers


• Relate to and build relationships with young people


• Provide leadership, compassion, emotional resilience, and support to colleagues

What We Do for You

• Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664


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


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


• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday


• Progression: Most team leaders and managers have been promoted from within, with opportunities like the 'Aspire' future managers programme


• Flexible benefits package: include adjustable holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance


• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools, employee assistance


• Medical cover: including opticians and dentist claims, high-street discounts


• Meals provided at work


• Beautiful working environments with top facilities


• Referral scheme: £1,000 bonus for each successful referral

Our Values and Requirements

We celebrate everyone's differences, embracing diversity among our workforce and young people. No prior experience is necessary, but we look for:

• A 'can do' attitude and team spirit


• Genuine care, honesty, and empathy


• Resilience for challenging situations


• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months


• Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification

Join our 'Care Academy' for 4 weeks of training to support your start as a Team Leader.

Inclusive Environment

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is fundamental. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, celebrating neurodiversity and embracing individuality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equitable recruitment and workplace practices. We will support you through any adjustments needed during the process or in the role.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (which we will fund) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For further details, including the full job description and person specification, please refer to the official postings. Our ex-offenders policy is also available upon request.

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

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£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be 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 outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put inYou'll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As
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 £35,400 - £42,664Bonuses: 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 timeBring 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