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Team Leader Childrens Residential Home


Company : Portman Recruitment Ltd


Location : Oxford, England


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Team Leader Childrens Residential Home Location: Oxfordshire Salary: Up to 50,444 per annum (up to 3 sleep-ins per month) About Our Client Working in a Childrens Home means being part of a young persons everyday life supporting them through their highest highs and lowest lows. As a Team Leader , you will help young people regain their childhoods and build pathways towards becoming well-rounded, confident adults. Its an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges, but there will also be the smallest moments that feel like huge victories and those are the moments that matter most. The home supports young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs , with a strong focus on creating positive, lasting change. Youll play a vital role in the day-to-day care of young people helping routines run smoothly, creating positive experiences and building meaningful relationships. As a Team Leader, you will: Support and guide the staff team on shift Ensure the home operates to high standards of care and compliance Provide leadership and motivation to colleagues Step up to deputise for the Registered and Deputy Managers when required Build strong, trusting relationships with young people Remain calm, compassionate and resilient in challenging situations Youll be someone who leads by example supportive, emotionally intelligent and able to inspire others. Whats On Offer Your commitment and leadership deserve to be recognised. This role offers one of the most competitive reward packages in the sector. Salary & Bonuses Base salary: 35,400 42,664 Up to 3 sleep-ins per month paid at 80 per sleep (approx. 2,880 per year) Various allowances and bonuses totalling 6k + per year Training & Development Full 4-week induction Ongoing professional development Clear internal progression routes Holiday & Flexible Benefits 7 weeks annual leave Flexible benefits package (adjustable holiday allowance, pension and life insurance options) Wellbeing & Additional Benefits If youre ready to lead from the front, inspire others and make a real difference in young peoples lives every single day, wed love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ