Team Leader Residential

We are looking for a Team Leader to manage and lead a team of residential professionals and other staff as directed in the delivery of a 24-hour rota (including management of shifts).

You will be passionate, committed, and resilient and yes, this role can at times be emotionally and physically challenging but it's also fun, diverse, and you will feel a huge sense of reward by being able to help, in the best way possible. If this all sounds ideal, then, you are exactly who we are looking for.

You will help our Young People by:

• Building and maintaining positive relationships by providing emotional/social support to young people.
• Carrying out regular reviews of young people’s paperwork and package of support, in conjunction with the children, young people, their families and professionals from their wider support.
• Supervising, guiding, directing and training the staff team and volunteers where required and provide induction.
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, safeguarding conferences / court work, EHC planning meetings, etc.
• Safeguarding administration.
• Deputising in the manager’s absence, liaising with stakeholders and a range of other professionals and by taking the lead in specific areas of the service such as compliance, health and safety, and service monitoring.

Let's talk about your skills and what we need:

• A minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce Social Care Pathway/Residential Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in managing and prioritising work.
• A commitment to going that extra mile.
• Experience of working with children with challenging behavioral/emotional and complex needs.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• A driving licence is desirable as we work closely as a cluster of services across Aylesbury and High Wycombe and travel may be required for this purpose and for attending training and meetings.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

Help with your application

If you require any support with the application process, please contact Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 13693.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Diversity, equality and inclusion

At Action for Children, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we’re taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men, who are under-represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

• Action for Children Employee Benefits
• AfC Commitment Statement
• Make a Difference - A Career in Residential Services