Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader – Children's Residential Care

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1

Salary: £17.10 per hour (including sleep-in rate of £70.50 per night)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader – Children's Residential Care to join a leading provider of high-quality children’s services in St Albans. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives within a safe, nurturing environment, supporting their development and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
As a Team Leader – Children's Residential Care based in St Albans, your daily duties will include:

• Providing a safe, supportive, and child-centred environment for young people
• Leading shifts and guiding care staff to deliver high standards of care
• Supporting care planning, record-keeping, and reporting in line with regulatory standards
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies
• Promoting independence and positive development for young people

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Team Leader – Children's Residential Care, you will need:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
• A positive, resilient, and committed approach
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.10, with sleep-in payments of £70.50 per night, and regular pay reviews
• Fully funded qualifications and clear career progression pathways into senior roles
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• On-site parking and relaxed dress code
• Access to discounts via employee benefits schemes
• Opportunities to participate in international projects and community support initiatives

If you are a qualified Team Leader – Children's Residential Care looking for an exciting new role in St Albans, apply today!

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