Children Home- Team Leader
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 23 September 2026
Apply NowChildren’s Residential Team Leader – Manchester
Salary: £32,000+ per year
Location: Manchester
Full-time | Permanent | Varied rota
Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re working with a fantastic children’s residential provider in Manchester who are looking for a confident and experienced Team Leader to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands residential childcare and is ready to take on more responsibility, support a team and play a key role in providing the best possible care for children and young people.
What you’ll be doing
As a Team Leader, you’ll work alongside the Registered Manager and wider team to make sure the home runs safely and effectively.
Your role will include:
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Supporting and leading a team of residential support workers
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Providing guidance, supervision and day-to-day support to staff
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Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment
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Supporting children and young people with their individual needs
*
Taking responsibility for shifts and ensuring care plans and routines are followed
*
Working alongside professionals, families and other members of the care team
*
Supporting with records, reports and safeguarding procedures
*
Leading by example and helping less experienced staff develop
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
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NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or an equivalent relevant qualification
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Previous experience working within a children’s residential setting
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Experience of supporting or leading other staff
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A full UK driving licence
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The ability to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required
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A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people
What’s on offer?
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£32,000+ salary
*
Full-time, permanent position
*
Varied rota
*
Opportunity to progress within the organisation
*
Supportive management team
*
A chance to take the next step in your residential childcare career
If you’re already an experienced residential childcare worker and feel ready for a Team Leader position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you
Salary: £32,000+ per year
Location: Manchester
Full-time | Permanent | Varied rota
Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re working with a fantastic children’s residential provider in Manchester who are looking for a confident and experienced Team Leader to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands residential childcare and is ready to take on more responsibility, support a team and play a key role in providing the best possible care for children and young people.
What you’ll be doing
As a Team Leader, you’ll work alongside the Registered Manager and wider team to make sure the home runs safely and effectively.
Your role will include:
*
Supporting and leading a team of residential support workers
*
Providing guidance, supervision and day-to-day support to staff
*
Helping to maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment
*
Supporting children and young people with their individual needs
*
Taking responsibility for shifts and ensuring care plans and routines are followed
*
Working alongside professionals, families and other members of the care team
*
Supporting with records, reports and safeguarding procedures
*
Leading by example and helping less experienced staff develop
What we’re looking for
You’ll need:
*
NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families or an equivalent relevant qualification
*
Previous experience working within a children’s residential setting
*
Experience of supporting or leading other staff
*
A full UK driving licence
*
The ability to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required
*
A genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people
What’s on offer?
*
£32,000+ salary
*
Full-time, permanent position
*
Varied rota
*
Opportunity to progress within the organisation
*
Supportive management team
*
A chance to take the next step in your residential childcare career
If you’re already an experienced residential childcare worker and feel ready for a Team Leader position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you