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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.The role - Leading day-to-day shifts within a children’s residential homePlanning rota's and allocating duties to ensure safe, high-quality careSupporting and supervising Residential Support WorkersOverseeing medication administration and required documentationCompleting audits and ensuring compliance with care standardsActing as a positive role model, leading by example on shiftSupporting children and young people to make positive choicesDeputising for senior leadership when requiredEssential Experience - Experience working in a children’s residential care settingAbility to support, guide and motivate a care team on shiftGood understanding of safeguarding and care standardsConfidence completing paperwork and supporting compliance requirementsFlexible, reliable and able to respond calmly to challenging situationsFor further information on this role please reach out to our team here at Gillespie Recruitment! We can only accept applications from candidates based in the Northeast of England.