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Team Leader - Children\'s Homes


Company : Witherslack Group


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-12-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

£39,680 - £46,944 assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep ins per month Those huge small victoriesWorking in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons 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 rounded adultsan incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our team leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.Get out what you put inYoull be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a team leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers. Were looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, youll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.What we do for youWe know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young peopleplus youll get:Salary: Base salary of £35,400 - £42,664Bonuses: In addition to your base salary youll do up to 3 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £2,880 per year) and Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per yearTraining: A full 4-week induction on our Care AcademyHoliday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holidayProgression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our groupplus you could join our Aspire future managers programmeFlexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurancecheck out our benefitshereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discountsMeals provided while youre at workBeautiful working environments with the very best facilitiescheck out our homeshereA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeBring your whole-self to workHere at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needsand our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You dont need experience, but there are a few things well be looking for from you:A can do attitudea team player who rolls up their sleeves to help othersWe genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a mustThe resilience to be able to deal with challenging situationsA full UK driving licence which youve held for at least 12 monthsThis role requires you to have the Level 3 Childrens Residential Care qualificationYoull start life as a Team Leader by joining our Care Academy4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.Join the UKs best special education and care providerAt Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.Childrens Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMHTPBN1_UKTJ