Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home Location: Preston, UK ⏳ Position Type: Full-time Hourly Rate: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour £60 per sleep Schedule: Shift work (Monday-Sunday, including weekends & sleeps) Shift Pattern: 10am-10am (Early Late Sleep) Responsible to: Senior Lead, Registered Manager & Responsible Individual We’re Hiring Team Leader Opportunity in a Children’s Residential Home I’m recruiting on behalf of my client, a well-respected provider of high-quality residential care for children and young people. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join their dedicated team in Chorley. If you have a strong background in residential childcare, a leadership mindset, and a genuine desire to support young people, this could be the perfect role for you Key Responsibilities: ✔ Lead and develop a team to ensure exceptional care standards ✔ Support young people in their daily routines, promoting independence & well-being ✔ Ensure care plans meet the emotional, social & developmental needs of each child ✔ Supervise & mentor staff to create a positive & engaging team environment ✔ Maintain compliance with The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 & Quality Standards ✔ Foster a trauma-informed and child-centred approach Requirements: ✅ Essential: Strong leadership & team-building skills Experience in residential childcare or similar setting Understanding of BESD (Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties) A current driving licence Good standard of literacy & numeracy Organisational & problem-solving skills ✅ Desirable: Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (desirable) Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 & Quality Standards Previous experience managing & developing staff teams Being on the DBS Update Service is preferred What’s on Offer? Career Development: Support to achieve Level 3/4 & Level 5 Diplomas Bonus & Rewards: Performance & rating-related bonuses Flexible Schedule: Shift work with work-life balance Pension & Support: Company pension & a fantastic work culture This is a fantastic opportunity to join a compassionate, well-established team and truly make a difference in young lives.