Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision)

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Solo Provision Location: Darlaston Pay:£14 - £15.50 per hour Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off - 40 hours a week We’re recruiting a Team Leader for a brand-new solo children’s home opening in Darlaston. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist provision focused on reunification work, supporting children with SEMH in a therapeutic, family-orientated environment. The service is backed by an integrated clinical team, offering a trauma-informed, relationship-based model of care. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in creating a nurturing, stable environment while supporting the young person’s journey toward reunification or long-term stability. What makes this different? • Small, focused solo placement with the child’s needs at the centre • Daily input from a dedicated clinical team • Real opportunity to contribute to a truly therapeutic, consistent care model • A growing company with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression What you’ll be doing: • Leading shifts and supporting the care team to deliver consistent, high-quality care • Building trusting, therapeutic relationships with the young person • Working closely with clinicians and senior staff to support individualised care and behaviour plans • Supporting documentation, medication administration, and safeguarding • Being a positive, dependable role model and promoting a culture of safety, support, and growth What we’re looking for: • Experience in children’s residential care (essential) • Confident and calm in complex or emotionally challenging situations • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare • Passionate about trauma-informed and relationship-based care • Reliable, consistent, and able to lead by example What’s on offer: • A starting salary at£14 - £15.50 per hour • Consistent 1 on / 2 off shift pattern • A highly supportive team with clinical input and training • Career development as new homes and services open • A meaningful role where you can make a real impact • Unfortunately the role does not offer sponsorship If you’re ready to be part of something purposeful from the very beginning — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for more information.