Children's Residential Team Leader

Team Leader Residential Support Worker

Make a Life-Changing Impact

At Heal Care Group, we re on a mission to transform residential childcare. We believe every child deserves stability, support, and a brighter future. If you're passionate about making a real difference and leading by example, this is your opportunity to be part of something special.

Why Join Us?

As a Team Leader, you ll play a key role in supporting, mentoring, and leading a team of dedicated residential support workers. You'll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment where children can grow, heal, and thrive.

What You ll Be Doing

• Lead and support a team of residential support workers.
• Be the responsible person during shifts, handling handovers and key decisions.
• Build trusting relationships with children and provide emotional and practical support.
• Encourage education, life skills, and positive behaviors.
• Ensure safeguarding, well-being, and emotional resilience are prioritized.
• Support children through key life transitions, from settling in to moving on.
• Work closely with social workers, therapists, and external agencies to provide the best care.
• Maintain records, write reports, and contribute to care plans.
• Flexible with working 2-on-4-off shifts, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins.

What We re Looking For

• A passion for transforming the lives of children in care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People s Workforce (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in residential childcare (team leadership experience is a plus!).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed care.
• A full UK driver s license.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins.

If you're ready to make a real impact, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP14.00-GBP15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3/4 Diploma in Children & Young People (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person