Team Leader - Children Residential

Job Title: Team Leader
Location: Liverpool (Allerton area)
Salary: £14.60 per hour
Working Hours: Flexible shifts (1 on 2 off or 2 on 4 off rotation)
Hourly Rate: £14.60 per hour
Number of Sleeps Required: As per rota
Pay Per Sleep: £60 per sleep (pre-sleep)
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD, DOLS children
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or higher)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in residential childcare, 1 year in senior or shift leader role
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

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  Number of Beds: 4 (registered for 2 children)

  
  


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  Location: Allerton, Liverpool

  
  


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  Type of YPs: EBD, DOLS, Trauma, Neglect

  
  


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  Ofsted Rating: Awaiting first inspection (2 other company homes rated Good)

  
  


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  Ratio of staff to children: 2:1 / 1:1

  
  

Who we are looking for…
A confident and capable Team Leader ready to take ownership of daily shifts, mentor junior staff, and uphold the highest standards of care. You’ll be confident in risk management, safeguarding, and providing consistent support for both young people and colleagues.

Who you will be working for…
A family-run provider with a strong track record and 3 homes already rated Good by Ofsted. You’ll benefit from hands-on support from leadership, clear progression routes, and a genuinely caring environment that invests in your success.

Why this Home & Company…
Clear path to Deputy Manager and beyond
Access to advanced childcare qualifications
Directors and RI on-hand weekly for support
Full training and induction provided
Supportive, family-first culture with strong values

Sponsorship is not available

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:

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  You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car.

  
  


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  Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered.

  
  


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  You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available.

  
  

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career with a company that promotes from within and values genuine care, apply today!

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