Team Leader – Children’s Services

Location: Little Addington, Kettering (NN14)
Salary: £14.18 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)
⏰ Working Hours: 42 hours per week across a variety of shifts on a rota
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children with learning disabilities
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Experience Required: Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities
Employment Type: Permanent

❌ Sponsorship is not available

The Home

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  Number of Beds: 6

  
  


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  Location: Little Addington, Kettering

  
  


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  Type of YPs: Children with learning disabilities

  
  

This residential home supports children with learning disabilities and aims to help them achieve independence, develop through education, and enjoy a fulfilling life.

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join the team and support the Service Manager in leading day-to-day operations.

You will:
✨ Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower young people to achieve their goals
✨ Promote health, well-being, education, and recreational activities
✨ Support young people to maintain family and significant relationships
✨ Complete records and documents accurately
✨ Assist with day-to-day household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and shopping
✨ Support young people with personal care and hygiene

Do not apply for this role if any of the following apply to you:
❌ You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car
❌ You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (not deemed equivalent)
❌ Candidates with only HealthCare, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications
❌ 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.

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity

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  Lead and develop a high-performing care team

  
  


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  Opportunities to grow your career within children’s residential care

  
  

Qualification Opportunity

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  Funded qualifications

  
  


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  Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)

  
  


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  Access to internal training centre (Swanton Educates)

  
  

Benefits

✨ £400 Refer-a-Friend bonus
✨ Recognition awards for above-and-beyond contributions
✨ Long service awards
✨ Employee benefits app with discounts
✨ Cycle-to-work scheme
✨ Pension (salary sacrifice)
✨ Life cover
✨ Trained mental health first aiders
✨ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
✨ Employee Voice events

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, apply today.

To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

For more information or to book a confidential chat: [email protected]