eam Leader – Children’s Residential Home (Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs)T

Location: Dudley
Pay: £14.99 per hour + £67.50 per sleep-in
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Long shifts with regular sleep-ins

Are you a compassionate and experienced Team Leader looking for a rewarding role in children’s residential care? We are currently recruiting for a committed Team Leader to join our specialist children's home in Dudley, supporting children with learning disabilities, medical needs, and physical disabilities, including those who are wheelchair-bound.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Team Leader to join a supportive and professional care team, where you will help create a nurturing and safe environment for young people with complex health and care needs.

Key Responsibilities of the Team Leader:

• Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the care team during shifts.

• Provide hands-on care and support to children with complex needs, including manual handling and medical support tasks.

• Lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care in line with each child’s individual care plan.

• Oversee shift planning, medication administration, personal care, and health-related routines.

• Support the physical, emotional, and social development of each young person.

• Promote and maintain safeguarding procedures at all times.

• Supervise and mentor support staff, offering guidance, coaching, and role modelling.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records, including incident reports, care documentation, and medical logs.

• Liaise with external professionals such as nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure holistic care.

Requirements for the Team Leader Role:

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

• Experience working with children or young people with learning disabilities and complex medical needs.

• Prior experience as a Team Leader or in a senior residential support role is highly desirable.

• Confident in delivering personal care and working with individuals who are wheelchair users or have limited mobility.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, medical protocols, and care planning.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• Willingness to work long shifts and participate in regular sleep-ins.

What We Offer:

• £14.99 per hour + £67.50 per sleep-in

• Long, consistent shift patterns to support work-life balance

• Full training in complex care, medical procedures, and safe moving & handling

• Career progression opportunities into more senior care roles

• Ongoing support, supervision, and CPD

• A caring and collaborative team environment

• The opportunity to truly change lives and be part of something meaningful

If you are a skilled Team Leader looking to take on a fulfilling role in a specialist children’s home in Dudley, we want to hear from you. Help us provide the care, support, and dignity that every child deserves.

Apply now and be a part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day.