Children's Home Team Leader

Children's Home Team Leader Location: Carnforth, Lancashire, GB, LA5 9 Type: Full Time Closing Date: 2026-09-09 Interview Date: 2026-12-09T20:02:39.603 Salary: £40,848 - £48,352 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Introduction Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves supporting them through their highest highs and lowest lows.

Our team leaders enable our young people to regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges, but also moments that feel like huge small victories. Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best possible outcomes for them. Our team leaders are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes and celebrating the little things.

Role Responsibilities Take care of our young people daily, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories. Support and supervise the staff team and ensure the home operates at high standards. Prepare to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when needed. Relate to and build relationships with young people. Provide compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive leadership to colleagues.

What we do for you Salary: Base salary of £36,568 - £44,072 Bonuses: Up to 3 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep, approximately £2,880 per year Attendance allowance: Up to £1,400 per year Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: 7 weeks' holiday Progression: Many leaders and managers have been promoted internally, with opportunities like the 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: Adjust your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance Wellbeing: Resources and advice, including employee assistance programs Medical cover: Claim back costs for opticians, dentists, and more Discounts: High-street discounts Meals: Provided while at work Facilities: Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities Referral scheme: Earn £1,000 bonus per referral Our Values and Diversity We celebrate everyone's differences, creating a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.

No prior experience is required, but we seek candidates with: A proactive 'can do' attitude and team spirit Genuine care, honesty, and empathy Resilience to handle challenging situations A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification Onboarding as a Team Leader begins with our 'Care Academy' - a 4-week off-the-job training program led by experienced WG professionals.

About Us At Witherslack Group, inclusion is fundamental. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. As a provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and neurodiversity, celebrating diverse perspectives, experiences, and strengths. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and workplace practices and will support any adjustments needed. Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (which we will cover) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections.

Please refer to our full job description, person specification, or our ex-offenders policy for more details. #s1-Gen £40,848 - £48,352 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our team leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well roun