Therapeutic Residential Children's Home Team Leader


Company:	Bear Care 1 Ltd
Salary:	£15.38 to £17.44 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Frinton-on-Sea
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our children's residential home and provide day-to-day leadership to our care team.

As a Team Leader, you will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment where children and young people can thrive emotionally, socially and developmentally.

You will lead shifts, support and develop the staff team and act as a positive role model, while remaining actively involved in the direct care of the children and young people we support. You will also deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.

What we offer

We want our employees to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout their career. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Annual leave that increases with length of service

Complimentary Perkbox membership, giving access to a range of discounts, rewards and wellbeing benefits

Complimentary access to counselling services

Long service awards

Free parking

Refer a friend bonus

Funded CPD and ongoing learning opportunities

Career development and progression opportunities

A supportive working environment

About the role

As a Team Leader, you will:

Lead shifts within the home, ensuring safe, consistent and high-quality care is provided.

Take responsibility for the home's operation in the absence of senior management and deputise for the Deputy Manager when required.

Support staff supervisions, appraisals and training, setting clear expectations and goals.

Mentor and role-model positive practice to the wider staff team.

Maintain a child-centred approach, ensuring the individual needs of each child are understood and supported.

Oversee care plans and risk assessments, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated where required.

Support the implementation of our Therapeutic Framework through everyday practice.

Support children and young people to achieve personal goals and develop independence and life skills.

Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and ensure incidents are recorded, reported and escalated.

Support the home to meet the requirements of the Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted Quality Standards and organisational policies and procedures.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role while staying closely connected to the children and young people you are supporting.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example, build strong relationships and help create consistency across the home. If you are an experienced residential childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

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