Amegreen Children's Services
Children's Home Team Leader
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Location: Tadley, Bramley, Burghfield, Padworth (West Berkshire)
At Amegreen Children’s Services, we provide therapeutic residential care for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs in warm, nurturing homes across rural West Berkshire and Hampshire. Our teams use a trauma-informed, PACE-based approach to help young people feel safe, understood and able to grow, supported by strong clinical input and a warm, reflective staff culture.
We’re recruiting a Residential Team Leader to support and guide our care teams in delivering high-quality, child-focused residential care. This role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare who’s ready to take the next step into a leadership position. You’ll oversee a team of Support Workers, ensure high standards of care, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
Why Join Amegreen Children’s Services?
- Life insurance (death in service) - 4x basic annual salary (bank staff: £80,000)
- Health cash plan (Health Shield) + EAP 24/7 support (after probation/eligibility applies)
- Training and development - induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
- Free holiday accommodation - company holiday home on Hayling Island (subject to availability)
- Discounts - Blue Light Card (card cost refunded) + local partner discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
- Free flu jab (NHS scheme)
- Referral bonus scheme - financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
- Pension (NatWest Cushon) - auto-enrolment after 3 months with employer contributions
- Company sick pay - available after 6 months’ service (SSP applies where eligible)
- Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work - salary sacrifice options
- Recognition - Employee of the Month + long service awards (5, 10 and 15 years)
- Discounted driving lessons - local instructor rate (with ID badge)
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Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers
- Deliver regular staff supervision, mentoring, and guidance
- Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining quality standards
- Support with audits, care planning, documentation, and risk management
- Role model best practice in child-centred care
- Maintain strong safeguarding and behaviour management practices
Shifts
- Full-time (40 hours/week) Typical shifts: 7am-3pm, 2pm-10pm and 7am-10pm
- Sleep-ins: Up to 4 per month (£53 - £63.60)
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Experience in a senior or shift leader role preferred
- Confident in supervising staff and supporting team development
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or working towards)
- Excellent communication, organisational, and safeguarding awareness
- Full UK driving licence desirable (but not essential due to staff transport)
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
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Equality and Diversity:
Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.
We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Safeguarding and GDPR:
Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.
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