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Residential Team Leader

United Kingdom, Burghfield Common 28883.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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We’re recruiting a Residential Team Leader to support and guide our care teams in delivering high-quality, child-focused residential care. This role is ideal for someone with experience in residential childcare who’s ready to take the next step into a leadership position. You’ll oversee a team of Support Workers, ensure high standards of care, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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)

Nice to have

Full UK driving licence desirable

What we offer

  • 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)
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