Team Leader

SGS Care

  • Chorley, Lancashire
  • £37,695 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
🌟 Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)📍 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
📄 Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep‑ins💖 Why Join Us?Be part of a nurturing, child-centred team making real impact in the lives of children and young people aged 7–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) .
We’re a small and stable organisation with just four homes — focused on quality over growth , where every member of staff is valued, heard, and supported.💰 Pay & Hours – Transparent Breakdown
  • Hourly Rate: £15.00
  • Base Salary: £29,259 per year
  • Sleep-ins: 10 per month at £60 each (£7,200 per year)
  • Attendance Bonus: £100/month (~£1,200 per year)
  • Overtime Pay: 1.3x hourly rate (when available)
  • On-Target Earnings: ~£37,659/year (base + sleep-ins + bonus)
  • Shift Pattern: 2 on / 4 off with regular sleep-ins
🏡 About the Home
  • Type: 3-bed Children’s Residential Home
  • Young People: Aged 7–17 | EBD
  • Approach: Therapeutic, consistent, and relationship-based care in a structured and nurturing environment
🧭 What You’ll Do✅ Lead shifts and role model best practice in a small, experienced team
✅ Ensure safeguarding and welfare of children at all times
✅ Oversee care planning, key working, and behaviour support
✅ Coordinate routines, activities, and outings that build confidence and independence
✅ Keep high-quality records aligned with legislation and Ofsted standards
✅ Mentor colleagues and support inductions/training
✅ Liaise with families, social workers, and multi-agency partners🎓 What You’ll Bring✅ Essential: * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent or working towards)
  • Experience as a Residential Support Worker or Senior RSW
🛡 Strong safeguarding awareness , resilience, and a calm, child-focused approach⚠️ Note: Level 3 Health & Social Care is not an accepted equivalent for this role.🚀 Growth & Benefits📈 Progression: Internal promotions & structured development
🎓 Training: Dedicated training academy, full induction, and welcome programme
🌴 Leave: 5.6 weeks’ annual leave + extra days at 2 & 5 years’ service
💪 Wellbeing: Health benefits & discounted gym memberships
💷 Pension: Company auto-enrolment pension scheme
🏆 Recognition: £100 monthly attendance bonus | Enhanced overtime pay (1.3x)📩 Apply NowIf you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow your career in a stable, therapeutic setting , we’d love to hear from you.👉 Click “Apply” now
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📞 Or call: 01423 393 019 for a confidential chat🛑 Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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