Brook Street Social Care
Team Leader - Children's Residential Home
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Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Birmingham – Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury
Salary: £28,800 basic + £70 per sleep-in + overtime
Hours: 160 hours per month
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Ready to take the next step in your children’s residential care career?
Brook Street Social Care are recruiting an experienced Team Leader to join an established children’s residential care provider operating across Birmingham.
We would also love to hear from experienced Senior Residential Support Workers who are already leading shifts and supporting staff and are ready to progress into a Team Leader position.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will take responsibility for leading shifts, supporting the residential team and helping ensure children and young people receive safe, consistent and high-quality care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting Residential Support Workers
- Delegating duties and promoting good professional practice
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and trauma-related needs
- Managing challenging situations and supporting effective de-escalation
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans are followed
- Maintaining accurate records, incident reports and safeguarding documentation
- Working alongside social workers, education professionals and other agencies
- Supporting management with Ofsted compliance and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Deputising for senior management when required
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What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Residential Childcare, Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year’s senior experience within a children’s residential home
- Experience leading shifts and supporting or supervising staff
- Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs
- Confident leadership and communication skills
- Full UK Driving Licence – Essential
- Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, sleep-ins and Bank Holidays
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What’s On Offer
- £28,800 basic salary
- £70 additional payment for every sleep-in completed
- Overtime opportunities
- Approximately 11 shifts per month
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive residential management team
- Permanent, full-time position
You will have a primary home but must be flexible to support the organisation’s other Birmingham services when required.
If you’re an experienced Team Leader or a strong Senior Residential Support Worker ready for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.
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