Residential Team Leader

• Supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers
• Deliver regular staff supervision, mentoring, and guidance
• Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining quality standards
• Support with audits, care planning, documentation, and risk management
• Role model best practice in child-centred care
• Maintain strong safeguarding and behaviour management practices

• Previous experience in residential childcare
• Experience in a senior or shift leader role preferred
• Confident in supervising staff and supporting team development
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (or working towards)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and safeguarding awareness
• Full UK driving licence desirable
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Full UK driving licence desirable

• Life insurance (death in service) – 4x basic annual salary (bank staff: £80,000)
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) + EAP 24/7 support (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development – induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation – company holiday home on Hayling Island (subject to availability)
• Discounts – Blue Light Card (card cost refunded) + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Free flu jab (NHS scheme)
• Referral bonus scheme – financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)
• Pension (NatWest Cushon) – auto-enrolment after 3 months with employer contributions
• Company sick pay – available after 6 months’ service (SSP applies where eligible)
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work – salary sacrifice options
• Recognition – Employee of the Month + long service awards (5, 10 and 15 years)
• Discounted driving lessons – local instructor rate (with ID badge)
• Sleep-ins: Up to 4 per month (£53 - £63.60)