Team Leader
Brook Street - Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire
£28,800 to £30,600 a year
PermanentFull time
Team Leader Location: Freckleton, Preston Setting: 2 bedded EBD children's residential home If you're looking for a Team Leader role where you can make a real difference in a residential setting-and support children and young people with consistency, care and structure-our client has a fantastic opportunity available in a 2-bedded EBD children's home. What you'll be doing as a Team Leader: Lead day-to-day support for a small, high-care environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD) Help maintain routines that keep young people safe, engaged and supported Support the team to deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes Work alongside colleagues across nearby homes when required, helping ensure continuity of care Take ownership of your shift and support colleagues to meet standards and expectations What you'll bring: Ability to drive (and flexibility to travel to other homes in the area) Confidence in taking responsibility and leading from the front A calm, supportive approach, with the ability to communicate professionally and respectfully Flexibility with shift patterns (currently 1 on 2 off, with discussions around introducing 2 on 4 off) Commitment to progression-particularly if you're working towards Level 3 CYP Additional information for Team Leader: Pay: £16 per hour while working towards Level 3 CYP, or £17 per hour if Level 3 qualified (typically around 150 hours per month) Sleep allowance: £75 per sleep Annual salary: £28,800 while working towards Level 3, or £30,600 if Level 3 qualified Ready to lead with purpose and help shape positive futures? Apply now and we'll be in touch to outline the next steps.
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Tamworth
Brook Street - Tamworth, Staffordshire
£52,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 per annum DOE + Performance Bonuses Contract: Full-Time, Permanent | 40 Hours Per Week Service: New 4-Bed Children's Residential Home Registered Manager - New Children's Residential Home We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead a newly refurbished four-bed children's residential home near Tamworth. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new service, leading it through Ofsted registration and into successful operation. Working closely with the Responsible Individual and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in developing the service, recruiting your team and establishing a positive, therapeutic and child-centred culture. The home will support young people aged 13-17 years with: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Trauma and attachment-related needs Challenging behaviours Complex social and emotional needs The Role As Registered Manager, you will: Lead and support the Ofsted registration process, including SC2 requirements and Fit Person preparation. Develop and maintain the home's Statement of Purpose. Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. Recruit, induct, supervise and develop a high-performing care team. Establish robust safeguarding and safer recruitment systems. Manage referrals, admissions, placement planning and transitions. Lead safeguarding concerns, investigations and regulatory notifications. Ensure effective risk assessments and behaviour support plans are maintained. Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, commissioners and external professionals. Manage staffing rotas, workforce planning and training compliance. Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic and child-centred practice. Drive continuous improvement and work towards positive Ofsted outcomes. Take overall responsibility for the safe and effective day-to-day management of the home. Essential Requirements Applicants must have: Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Minimum 3 years' experience within children's residential care in the last 5 years. Minimum 1 year's supervisory or management experience. Experience preparing for and participating in Ofsted inspections. Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. Experience managing safeguarding and child protection concerns. Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, PACE, attachment theory, restorative practice and Positive Behaviour Support. Strong leadership, communication and report-writing skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Enhanced DBS suitable for working with children. Desirable Experience Previous Registered Manager experience. Experience opening or registering a new children's home. Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgements. Knowledge of commissioning and placement processes. Experience working alongside clinical and therapeutic professionals. Level 7 Leadership qualification. Salary & Benefits £52,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. £3,000 Ofsted registration bonus. Annual performance bonus linked to home performance and Ofsted outcomes. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Funded professional development. Ongoing specialist training. Employee wellbeing support. Career progression opportunities. Support from an experienced senior leadership team. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential care professional who wants to build and shape a new service from the beginning. You will have the autonomy to recruit and develop your team, establish the culture of the home and lead the service through registration and into successful operation. Apply today for a confidential discussion about this Registered Manager opportunity. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references, employment history verification, enhanced DBS checks and Ofsted approval where applicable. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer.
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Birmingham
Brook Street - Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
£60,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 2EP Salary: £60,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a home, lead a strong team and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people? We are recruiting a Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Nether Whitacre, Coleshill. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional who can provide strong leadership, drive high standards of care and safeguarding, and lead the home through the Ofsted registration process. The service provides personalised, therapeutic support to young people, including those with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours. The Role As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful management and development of the home. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and taking ownership of the Ofsted registration process. Ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. Maintaining Ofsted inspection readiness and working towards achieving and sustaining a Good or Outstanding rating. Preparing for and responding to Regulation 44 visits and implementing required actions. Providing strong leadership, direction and support to the staff team. Recruiting, inducting, supervising and developing staff. Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the home. Ensuring robust safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed. Overseeing care plans, placement plans and risk assessments. Embedding therapeutic, trauma-informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches. Promoting positive outcomes for young people across health, education, emotional wellbeing, independence and social development. Building strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, schools, CAMHS, families and commissioners. Leading quality assurance, audits and continuous service improvement. Supporting referrals and maintaining strong occupancy levels. Ensuring accurate records, policies and procedures are maintained. Overseeing care management and rota systems. Participating in the on-call rota as required. About You We are looking for someone who has: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent/commitment to complete within 12 months. At least 2 years' experience within children's residential care. At least 1 year's managerial experience as a Registered Manager. Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. Excellent safeguarding and child protection knowledge. Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behaviours. Experience of therapeutic and/or trauma-informed care. Strong leadership, communication and staff-development skills. The ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota. Experience using Nourish would be advantageous but is not essential. What's on Offer? £60,000 per annum Full-time, permanent position Senior leadership opportunity Opportunity to lead a children's home through Ofsted registration Opportunity to shape and develop the service and its staff team A role focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred care and positive outcomes If you are an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity in the Coleshill/Birmingham area, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the role in confidence.
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Team Leader
Brook Street - Widnes, Cheshire
£32,240 to £33,280 a year
PermanentFull time
Team Leader - Solo Placement Children's Residential Complex EBD Home Location: Widnes Salary: £15.50 - £16ph / £32,240 - £33,280 per annum + £30 per sleep Hours: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 1 on 2 off Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Widnes, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team. About the Role: As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care. Key Responsibilities as the Team Leader: Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met Support the development and implementation of individual care plans Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required Requirements: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one) What's on Offer: Ongoing training and professional development Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information. Good luck!
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Registered Manager
Brook Street - Liverpool, Merseyside
£55,000 to £65,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Registered Manager - Children's Social Care (LD & EBD Homes) Location: Liverpool (Knowsley) Salary: up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Brook Street Social Care are supporting a very well established residential childcare provider who are recruiting for a Registered Manager to be part of the team in one of their four homes in Knowsley. Each home is two-bedded, with two services for Learning Disabilities (LD) and two services for Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We're hiring a Registered Manager who can lead with care, calm and credibility-making sure every day delivers safety, stability and the best possible outcomes for children. What you'll be doing: Lead the day-to-day running of a residential children's home, ensuring high standards of care Provide strong, consistent management to support staff to deliver person-centred support Oversee safe practice and the overall well-being of children in your homes Maintain clear accountability for service quality, routines and positive behaviour support Build constructive relationships with children, families and key stakeholders to support planning and progress Ensure the home operates in line with expectations and safeguarding-minded practice What you'll bring: Experience in a social care leadership or management role, with the ability to motivate a team Confidence working with children and young people who may have LD and/or EBD needs A strong understanding of safeguarding, safety and professional standards Good communication skills-able to lead, listen and respond thoughtfully The ability to stay organised, make sound decisions and provide calm direction when it matters A genuinely caring approach that supports dignity, belonging and growth If you're an experienced leader ready to make a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Our Client and help shape a supportive, high-quality service across Knowsley.
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Registered Manager
Brook Street - Liverpool, Merseyside
£60,000 to £70,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Registered Children's Home Manager (EBD) Location: Liverpool Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus excellent bonus package Brook Street Social Care is hiring for a reputed client and we're looking for an experienced, ambitious and child-centred Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed EBD children's home in Liverpool. What you'll be doing as the Registered Manager: Taking ownership of the home's leadership, quality and day-to-day operation Ensuring excellent standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance Recruiting, developing and inspiring a strong residential team-where stability matters Overseeing care planning and risk management, keeping young people at the heart of every decision Building positive relationships with families and professionals Confidently leading the home through Ofsted inspections What you'll bring as the Registered Manager: Management/deputy management experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent) Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Understanding of young people's needs and behaviours within an EBD setting A safeguarding, compliance and quality improvement mindset The ability to recruit, motivate and retain an exceptional staff team Ambition to achieve Good and Outstanding outcomes-and to lead with compassion, resilience, integrity and accountability Additional information: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus performance bonus up to £10,000 (quality, outcomes, team stability and regulatory performance) Potential Ofsted Excellence Bonus up to £2,500 for an Outstanding judgement Funded training and continued professional development, with autonomy to shape your home and culture Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a measurable difference to young people's futures? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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DA Practitioner - Leicester
Brook Street - Leicester, Leicestershire
£13,624 to £13,624 a year
PermanentFull time
Female Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Part Time Location: Leicester Salary: £13,624 per annum Hours: 20 hours per week Contract: Part-Time Setting: Domestic Abuse Hostel / Refuge - Office Based Working Pattern: Rota covering Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, including 2pm-7pm shifts. About the Role We are recruiting an experienced Female Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a specialist domestic abuse refuge in Leicester, supporting women and children from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse. You will provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed practical and emotional support, helping residents remain safe, access appropriate services and work towards greater independence. Female applicants only: Being female is an occupational requirement for this role where confirmed by the employer under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one practical and emotional support to women and children. Complete risk assessments, safety plans and individual support plans. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns. Support residents with housing, benefits, legal, health and welfare matters. Provide advocacy and make referrals to relevant services. Work with Social Care, Police, MARAC, health professionals and other agencies. Maintain accurate and confidential case records. Support the safe day-to-day running of the refuge. About You We are looking for someone with: Experience within domestic abuse, women's refuge, VAWG, supported housing, homelessness, family support or a similar setting. Experience supporting vulnerable women and/or children. Good knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and safety planning. Strong communication, advocacy and case-management skills. Knowledge of Forced Marriage, Honour-Based Abuse, FGM and NRPF would be advantageous. An understanding of the cultural barriers BAME women may experience when accessing domestic abuse services. An additional relevant community language would be highly desirable. Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to undertake one. Ability to work the required afternoon and weekend rota. Why Apply? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist service providing vital support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. If you are an experienced Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Refuge Worker, Women's Support Worker, IDVA, VAWG Practitioner, Housing Support Worker or Family Support Worker, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
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Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker- Derby
Brook Street - Buxton, Derbyshire
£43,740 to £48,186 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker Buxton, Derbyshire £43,740 - £48,186 per annum 4 Days On, 6 Days Off Rota We are recruiting for a Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker to join a specialist children's residential home in Buxton. This is a unique opportunity to combine therapeutic residential childcare with outdoor and adventure-based activities, supporting young people through a trauma-informed approach. You will help provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, resilience and independence while achieving positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality care and support to young people Build positive and trusting relationships Support emotional wellbeing and behaviour management Participate in outdoor and adventure activities Maintain accurate records and care plans Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed Support young people with daily routines, education and life skills Requirements Minimum 12 months' experience within a Children's Residential Home Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or above, or close to completion Full UK Driving Licence Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards and residential childcare legislation Experience of de-escalation and physical intervention techniques Passion for supporting vulnerable young people and outdoor activities Right to work in the UK Applicants must be aged 21+ due to industry regulations Benefits Salary up to £48,186 per annum Enhanced overtime opportunities Fully funded training and qualifications Career progression opportunities Free meals on shift Health and wellbeing support High street discounts and cashback scheme Additional birthday leave Supportive team environment If you are an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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Children's Registered Manager - Nottinghamshire
Brook Street - Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
£60,000 to £60,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + £700 On-Call Payment (up to 8 times per year) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Children's Residential Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step? This is a rare opportunity to launch and lead a brand-new Ofsted-regulated children's home in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. You'll have the chance to build your own team, shape the culture from day one and make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people. What You'll Be Doing Managing the day-to-day running of the home. Recruiting, developing and leading your own staff team. Ensuring Ofsted compliance and outstanding safeguarding standards. Delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. Building strong partnerships with local authorities and professionals. What We're Looking For Children's Residential Care experience is essential. Registered Manager or Deputy Manager experience. Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Standards. Experience supporting young people with EBD and complex needs. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or working towards. Please note: Due to Ofsted requirements, candidates with Supported Living-only experience cannot be considered. What's In It For You? ✅ Salary up to £60,000 ✅ Additional £700 On-Call Payment (up to 8 times per year) ✅ 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays ✅ Pension scheme with employer contributions ✅ Blue Light Card discounts ✅ Ongoing training and career development ✅ Free on-site parking Apply today to lead an exciting new children's residential service and help create brighter futures for young people.
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DA Practitioner - Leicester
Brook Street - Leicester, Leicestershire
£13,624 to £13,624 a year
PermanentFull time
Part-Time Domestic Abuse Practitioner - Leicester Location: Leicester Salary: £13,624 per annum Hours: 20 hours per week Contract: Part-Time We are recruiting a compassionate and experienced Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join a specialist domestic abuse hostel/refuge in Leicester, supporting BAME women and their children who are experiencing or fleeing domestic abuse. The Role You will provide practical, emotional and culturally sensitive support to residents, helping them to remain safe, rebuild confidence and move towards greater independence. Key duties include: Providing one-to-one support to women affected by domestic abuse Completing risk and needs assessments and support plans Safeguarding women and children Supporting residents with housing, benefits and access to services Advocacy and multi-agency working Maintaining accurate case notes and confidential records Supporting the safe day-to-day running of the hostel/refuge About You Ideally, you will have experience within domestic abuse, women's refuge, supported housing, safeguarding or a similar support environment. Knowledge of BAME communities, VAWG, honour-based abuse, forced marriage and culturally sensitive support would be highly beneficial. You will be compassionate, resilient, non-judgmental and confident working with vulnerable women and children. Enhanced DBS required. Female applicants only - an Occupational Requirement applies where confirmed by the employer under the Equality Act 2010. Working Pattern 20 hours per week, working across an agreed rota covering Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, with shifts including 2:00pm-7:00pm. Apply today if you have relevant experience and are passionate about supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse.
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