Team Leader

Team Leader - Solo Placement Children's Residential Complex EBD Home
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Salary: £15.50 per hour / £32,240 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 Wigan, Greater Manchester, 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:

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  Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
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  Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
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  Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
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  Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
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  Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
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  Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required

Requirements:

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  Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
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  Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
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  Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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  A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
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  Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
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  Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

What's on Offer:

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  Ongoing training and professional development
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  Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
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  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!