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Team Leader - Residential Children Home

United Kingdom, Hatfield 31200.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly reputable residential children care provider, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled professional to lead and support staff, ensuring exceptional care and service delivery to children and young people.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the completion of documentation, including chronologies, placement plans, and weekly reports
  • Lead shifts, ensuring activities, wellbeing walks, and residents' sessions are effectively carried out
  • Address residents' complaints in the absence of the Registered Manager
  • Monitor residents' wellbeing, including feeding and bathing charts, and provide mental health check-ins
  • Facilitate engaging activities for children within or outside the center
  • Conduct medication audits, fire drills, and ensure health and safety compliance across the center
  • Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and manage weekly family schedules and reports
  • Supervise and support night staff to meet service needs
  • Notify OFSTED of serious events when necessary and coordinate with accounts on invoicing and spreadsheets
  • Participate in the on-call rota system and complete incident reports within 24 hours.

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, Residential Care
  • Previous experience in a residential care setting, preferably in a Team Leader role
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • A full driving licence is essential.

What we offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £15 per hour
  • The chance to make a real impact on the lives of children
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team environment
  • Annual Leave
  • Pension

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