Supervising Team Leader in Childcare
Homes for Support Ltd
Date: 4 days ago
City: Crewe, England
Contract type: Full time
Lead & Inspire as a Team Leader in Residential Childcare!
Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Homes for Support, we’re looking for skilled and compassionate individuals to join our leadership and management team as Team Leaders in our Therapeutic and EBD Residential Children’s Homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support young people in a structured and nurturing environment, and develop professionally through continuous training and career progression.
About Homes For Support
Homes for Support provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities. Our well-structured and supportive environment ensures both our team and the children in our care can thrive. To support professional development, our two- to six-bedroom Residential Children's Homes are located close to our Head Office and in-house Training Venue in Crewe, Cheshire.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed as a Team Leader, you should:
Have experience in residential childcare, Level 3 Diploma is Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care or equivalent and strong leadership skills
Be an excellent communicator and role model for staff and young people
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality child-centred care
Be confident in managing challenging situations and making informed decisions
Have the ability to support the development of young people in a structured, nurturing environment
Our team operates on a six-day rolling shift pattern: two days on (including sleep-ins), followed by four days off, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Your Responsibilities
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
Ensuring the highest standard of care, safeguarding, and emotional support for children in our homes
Supporting young people with education, school attendance, and extracurricular activities
Promoting independence by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and cooking
Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of childcare professionals, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations
Advocating for children and working collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals
Managing home operations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to service development
Salary & Benefits
Salary: up to £33,108 (including sleep-ins, with additional enhancements available)
Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off (10 shifts/10 sleep-ins per month) with 14 days of annual leave
Monthly rewards, bonus schemes & company events
Access to a company pool car for work-related transport
Private medical & dental insurance
Discounts on leisure, gym memberships & retail
Discounted or free meals during shifts
Health & Well-being Programme with medical & dental cash-back
Company Sick Pay, Compassionate Pay, and increasing annual leave based on service length
Grow with Us
As part of our leadership and management team, you’ll have access to continuous professional development, training opportunities, and career progression pathways. We invest in our team, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a lasting impact on young lives!
Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Homes for Support, we’re looking for skilled and compassionate individuals to join our leadership and management team as Team Leaders in our Therapeutic and EBD Residential Children’s Homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support young people in a structured and nurturing environment, and develop professionally through continuous training and career progression.
About Homes For Support
Homes for Support provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people aged 5 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities. Our well-structured and supportive environment ensures both our team and the children in our care can thrive. To support professional development, our two- to six-bedroom Residential Children's Homes are located close to our Head Office and in-house Training Venue in Crewe, Cheshire.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed as a Team Leader, you should:
Have experience in residential childcare, Level 3 Diploma is Residential Childcare/Health and Social Care or equivalent and strong leadership skills
Be an excellent communicator and role model for staff and young people
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality child-centred care
Be confident in managing challenging situations and making informed decisions
Have the ability to support the development of young people in a structured, nurturing environment
Our team operates on a six-day rolling shift pattern: two days on (including sleep-ins), followed by four days off, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Your Responsibilities
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
Ensuring the highest standard of care, safeguarding, and emotional support for children in our homes
Supporting young people with education, school attendance, and extracurricular activities
Promoting independence by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, shopping, and cooking
Leading, mentoring, and supervising a team of childcare professionals, ensuring best practices and compliance with regulations
Advocating for children and working collaboratively with families, social workers, and other professionals
Managing home operations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to service development
Salary & Benefits
Salary: up to £33,108 (including sleep-ins, with additional enhancements available)
Shift Pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off (10 shifts/10 sleep-ins per month) with 14 days of annual leave
Monthly rewards, bonus schemes & company events
Access to a company pool car for work-related transport
Private medical & dental insurance
Discounts on leisure, gym memberships & retail
Discounted or free meals during shifts
Health & Well-being Programme with medical & dental cash-back
Company Sick Pay, Compassionate Pay, and increasing annual leave based on service length
Grow with Us
As part of our leadership and management team, you’ll have access to continuous professional development, training opportunities, and career progression pathways. We invest in our team, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to succeed.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a lasting impact on young lives!
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