Childrens Residential Team Leader

Role Description

About Us

The Cambian Group are one of the UK’s largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe everyone has a personal best, and we are committed to helping our young people recognise and achieve their potential.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Residential Team Leaders to join one of our children’s homes.
We are seeking caring, compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people. As a Team Leader, you will lead by example and support our Residential Support Workers in delivering high‑quality care.

Essential Information

• £30 per sleep in 
• 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
• Working on a rota basis, with monthly rotas provided four weeks in advance
• A 40-hour working week across 2–3 shifts, offering an excellent work–life balance.
• This is a 365‑day role, including Christmas, New Year and all public holidays — which can be especially rewarding when celebrated with our children.
• Shifts include long days and essential sleep‑ins (hours vary depending on the home)

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting the needs of children and young people in line with Ofsted regulations
• Supporting rota planning and assisting the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager with meetings and appointments
• Assisting with the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
• Carrying out all other reasonable duties as directed by the Registered Manager and/or Deputy Manager
• Providing supervision in the absence of the Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Promoting and welcoming a diverse and inclusive culture within the home
• Creating a safe, nurturing, family‑style environment for the children

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.
 

Requirements

• You must be aged 21 or over in line with Ofsted regulations.
• A driving licence is preferred, but not essential, depending on the location of the home.

Benefits

• Refer-a-friend payment scheme
• Workplace pension scheme (after three months’ employment)
• Clear career progression opportunities:
• Support Worker → Team Leader → Deputy Manager
• Overtime paid at 1.25x
• Fully paid 10-day induction programme
• Enhanced DBS check, fully funded by the Cambian Group

Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, reliable and adaptable, who can read situations effectively and support young people to make positive choices. You will be proactive in supporting colleagues’ development and confident in leading by example.
If you are calm under pressure, a good listener, able to offer guidance, and demonstrate unconditional positive regard, we would love to hear from you.