Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care 🌟

📄 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

🔁 Shift Pattern: 2 on / 3 off

⏰ Shifts: 8:00am – 10:00pm + sleep-in 🛏️

🌙 Includes evenings & weekends

💷 Pay: £14.50 per hour (unqualified) / £15.00 per hour (qualified)

💼 Overview

Aura Education is recruiting for a Team Leader to work within a children’s residential care home, supporting young people to thrive 🌱

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead shifts, support staff, and create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where young people can develop and reach their full potential 💙

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage staff during shifts to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the home 🏡

Support and mentor residential care staff on duty 👥

Build positive relationships with young people and support their individual needs 🤝

Act as a Key Worker, supporting care and placement plans 📋

Plan, risk assess and supervise activities 🎯

Maintain accurate records and reports 📝

Ensure safeguarding procedures and care standards are followed 🛡️

Participate in an on-call rota ☎️

✅ Requirements

Experience working with children or young people in residential care 👶

Strong leadership and communication skills 💬

Ability to manage a shift and support a team effectively 🔄

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Residential Care (or equivalent) desirable 🎓

(or willingness to complete within 2 years)

🎓 Training

Full induction and training provided, including:

Safeguarding 🛡️

Physical intervention training 💪

🎁 What We Offer

Permanent, full-time role 📅

Competitive hourly pay 💷

Ongoing training and career development opportunities 📈

Supportive and experienced management team