Team Leader Children's Support worker- Children's Home

Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

£33000 - £37000 per annum

Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026

Start date: 30 Jul 2026

Children’s Homes

EBD

Learning Disabilities

⭐Team Leader – Children’s Residential Home - Northampton Area – Up to £37,000 – Full Time
Overview Opportunity:
We’re are working with a fantastic Children’s Home who is looking for an experienced, compassionate, and energetic Team Leader to join their residential home in Peterborough. You’ll support young people aged 8–18 with autism, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioural needs.
��Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Assist the  Home Manager with day-to-day operations
• Create a  safe, warm, and responsive environment
• Support care planning and maintain  accurate documentation
• Participate in meetings with families and professionals
• Ensure  safeguarding and policy compliance at all times
• Lead by example during shifts and  delegate tasks clearly
• Engage in  daily routines and fun activities (e.g., sports, arts)
• Administer  medication safely and manage records
• Keep clear, detailed logs and  incident reports
• Be a  reliable role model for both young people and staff

Team Leader Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
• At least 2 years’ experience in an Ofsted-regulated residential setting (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)
• In-person working only
• All roles subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references

What You Can Expect:

• A regular 3-day working week
• 1 paid sleep-in per week (£55 per sleep-in, on top of salary)
• Strong focus on work/life balance
• Optional extra hours available if desired
• Career development supported by fully funded, recognised qualifications
• Clear progression pathways in a growing and forward-thinking team
• Positive workplace culture that values your voice and celebrates success
• Estimated total annual earnings: £33,000–£37,000 (with sleep-ins)

Team Leader Benefits:

• 28 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
• NEST pension contributions
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits portal
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday gift from the company
• Casual dress code
• On-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Staff referral programme
• Store discounts
• Designated as a Key Worker

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Contact Details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on View phone number on healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.