BENEFITS:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU.

You will find full job description attached job description details the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• ALevel 3 diploma for Residential Childcare
• Experience of leading a team within a care setting
• Experience in residential short breaks or children’s services
• Experience of clear, concise record keeping via IT systems
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policies

DON’T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we’d love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£33,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 1130

ROLE: TEAM LEADER RESIDENTIAL

Salary: £29,000 - £33,400 per annum
Location: Chesterfield
Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 37 hours per week
Interviews: to be held week commencing the 2nd of June 2025

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

In the role of Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our children. You will supervise and support residential support workers by providing guidance and training, ensuring they understand and implement care plans effectively. You also work with other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans that addresses the specific needs of each child. Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children at all times is crucial, which means adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Maintaining open effective communication with the children, their families and other professionals, involved in their care is also key. In addition to these responsibilities, you will act as a direct cover for the registered manager in their absence. Furthermore, you’ll handle administrative tasks such as managing rotors, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

You will find full job description attached job description details the requirements of the role but the ‘must-haves’ are:

• ALevel 3 diploma for Residential Childcare
• Experience of leading a team within a care setting
• Experience in residential short breaks or children’s services
• Experience of clear, concise record keeping via IT systems
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Understanding of GDPR, Safeguarding and relevant policie