Do you lead with compassion but thrive on responsibility?
Ready to step into a leadership role that genuinely changes young lives?
Looking for a role with real progression, full training and strong team support?

Gillespie Recruitment is working with a specialist residential care provider to recruit Children’s Team Leaders for a brand-new multi-site children’s home supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader to play a key role in shaping a new service, supporting both young people and staff to achieve their personal best — all while developing your own career.

Salary
Days: £11.56 per hour
Nights: £13.50 per hour

Job Type

Days and nights available

The role

• Leading day-to-day shifts within a children’s residential home

• Planning rotas and allocating duties to ensure safe, high-quality care

• Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers

• Overseeing medication administration and required documentation

• Completing audits and ensuring compliance with care standards

• Acting as a positive role model, leading by example on shift

• Supporting children and young people to make positive choices

• Deputising for senior leadership when required

Essential experience

• Experience working in a children’s residential care setting

• Ability to support, guide and motivate a care team on shift

• Good understanding of safeguarding and care standards

• Confidence completing paperwork and supporting compliance requirements

• Flexible, reliable and able to respond calmly to challenging situations

Benefits

• £500 Welcome Bonus

• Overtime paid at enhanced rates

• Structured shift patterns to support work-life balance

• Full enhanced DBS paid for

• 3–5 paid shadow shifts with experienced leaders

• Ongoing training, leadership support and clear progression pathways

• Personal development plan tailored to your career goals

• Free onsite parking and meals

• Cycle to Work scheme, dental plans, pension scheme

• Discounts on restaurants, days out and family activities

Apply now with Gillespie Recruitment to find out more about this Children’s  Team Leader opportunity.