Children's Residential Team Leader

Residential Children’s Home Team Leader Location: London Boroughs Salary: Up to £38,000 + benefits We are a growing, values-led provider of children’s residential care, operating multiple therapeutic homes across London Boroughs. We support young people aged 11–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and complex needs, delivering high-quality, child-centred care in a nurturing environment. We are seeking an experienced Residential Children’s Home Team Leader to join one of our London-based homes. This is an exciting opportunity to take a step into leadership, develop your skills, and support a motivated staff team while making a real difference to young people’s lives. The Role * Lead a small team of Residential Childcare Workers within a children’s home * Supervise and support staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and feedback * Assist with day-to-day operations and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality care * Promote safeguarding, stability, and emotional wellbeing for children and young people * Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and incident reporting * Work alongside the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to ensure regulatory compliance * Embed therapeutic, trauma-informed, and child-centred approaches * Participate in staff meetings, multi-agency meetings, and training sessions Essential Requirements * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Experience working in a children’s residential care setting * Understanding of Ofsted Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations * Leadership, team management, and communication skills * Ability to motivate and support a team while maintaining high standards of care * Experience supporting young people with EBD, SEMH, or complex needs * Emotional resilience and a commitment to child-centred practice Desirable * Experience in a therapeutic or trauma-informed residential setting * Previous experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role * Knowledge of positive behaviour support * Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer * Competitive salary * Structured development opportunities and career progression * Access to specialist training and CPD * Supportive, values-led working environment Why Join Us? * Join a provider with multiple homes across London Boroughs * Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture * Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress within the service * Make a real difference to children and young people with complex needs If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re keen to find out more, please apply today