Amegreen Children's Services
Children's Home Team Leader
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Residential Team Leader – Therapeutic Residential Care
Location: Tadley, Bramley, Burghfield, Padworth (West Berkshire)
About the Role
At Amegreen Children’s Services, we deliver therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, supportive homes. Based in rural West Berkshire and Hampshire, we follow a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach to help young people feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
We’re seeking a Residential Team Leader to manage care teams, uphold high standards of care, and support the smooth running of the home. This position is ideal for someone with residential childcare experience looking to step into a leadership role.
Why Join Amegreen Children’s Services?
Enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing:
- Life insurance (death in service) – £80,000 (bank staff)
- Health cash plan (Health Shield) + free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Comprehensive training – induction, mandatory training, plus ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), therapeutic support, and qualifications
- Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home in Hayling Island (subject to availability)
- Discounts – Blue Light Card (subsidized) + local partner discounts
- Free NHS flu jab
- Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (subject to criteria)
- Auto-enrolled pension (NatWest Cushion) with employer contributions after 3 months
- Competitive company sick pay (after 6 months’ service)
- Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work via salary sacrifice
- Recognition awards – Employee of the Month, plus long service awards (5, 10, and 15 years)
- Discounted driving lessons (local instructor rate) with an ID badge
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor a team of Residential Support Workers
- Conduct regular staff supervision, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Work with the Registered Manager to maintain high-quality standards in care delivery
- Assist with audits, care planning, documentation, and risk management
- Role-model excellence in child-centred, trauma-informed care
- Ensure strict safeguarding, behaviour management, and compliance best practices
Shifts & Compensation
- Full-time (40 hrs/week) – typical shifts:
- 7am–3pm
- 2pm–10pm
- 7am–10pm
- Sleep-in shifts – up to 4 per month, paid £53–£63.60 per shift
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What We’re Looking For
Essential requirements include:
- Proven experience in residential childcare
- Experience in (or preference for) senior or shift leader roles preferred
- Strong supervisory skills – confident in mentoring staff and fostering team growth
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification, or working towards)
- Exceptional communication, organisational, and safeguarding awareness
- Ideal but not compulsory: full UK driving licence (staff transport options available)
Note: No visa sponsorship available.
Equality & Diversity
Amegreen is committed to inclusivity and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting accessibility throughout the application process.
If you require adjustments to your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding & GDPR Compliance
All roles at Amegreen involve:
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Services) check
- Mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training (ongoing compliance required)
- Strict adherence to safeguarding policies and data protection
Note: GDPR and safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees.
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