Team Leader - Children's Homes

Team Leader - Children's Homes

2026-09-29T00:00:00

Location: Westbury, Buckinghamshire, GB, NN13 5

Closing Date: 2026-12-28T19:01:43.14

Salary: £41,680 - £48,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month

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: Take care of our young people day to day, ensure smooth operations, and create lasting memories.


• Support the staff team and ensure high standards are maintained.


• Prepare to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers.


• Relate to and build relationships with young people.


• Provide leadership that inspires colleagues.

What we do for you

Benefits

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


• Bonuses: Up to 3 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep, approximately £2,880 per year


• Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year


• Regional Allowance: £2,000


• Welcome Bonus: £1,000 on successful completion of probation


• Loyalty Bonus: £1,000 after 12 months of employment


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


• Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday


• Progression: Promotion opportunities through internal progression and 'Aspire' managers programme


• Flexible Benefits: Adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance


• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance


• Medical Cover: Claim back costs for opticians, dentists, and more


• High-street Discounts


• Meals Provided at Work


• Beautiful Work Environments


• Referral Bonus: £1,000 per successful referral

Our Values and Requirements

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as they make us the best at what we do. Our young people come from diverse backgrounds with various needs, and our workforce reflects this diversity. We value honesty, empathy, resilience, and a 'can do' attitude.

Requirements include:

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


• Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification


• Joining our 'Care Academy' with 4 weeks of training

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to promote accessibility.

Safeguarding

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (covered by us) and an online search. The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.

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£41,680 - £48,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month 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. Get out what you put in You'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 you Benefits We 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 - £42,664 Bonuses: 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 year, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful
completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: 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 programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A 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 others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months This role requires you to have the Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification You'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 provider At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr