Details:
- Salary: £43,180 - 50,444 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford Oxfordshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Children's Homes Team Leader
Location: Burford & Botley, Oxfordshire
Salary: £43,180 – £50,444 per annum (assuming good attendance and up to 3 sleep-ins per month)
About Us
SEND Inclusion Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of specialist residential childcare services.
We currently have Team Leader opportunities available across our Oxfordshire homes in Burford and Botley. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) within a safe, nurturing and structured environment.
You will play a vital role in helping young people rebuild confidence, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes in their daily lives.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you will:
* Support the day-to-day running of the children's home
* Lead, motivate and support Residential Support Workers
* Build strong, positive relationships with young people
* Promote safeguarding, structure and consistency
* Support care planning and behaviour management
* Deputise for the Deputy and Registered Manager when required
* Contribute to a positive and stable team culture
What We OfferSalary & Earnings
* Base salary: £35,400 – £42,664
* Up to 3 sleep-ins per month (£80 per sleep, approx. £2,880 per year)
* Attendance allowance up to £1,400 per year
* Regional allowance: £2,000 per year
* Responsibility allowance: £1,500 per year
* £1,000 Welcome Bonus (post-probation)
* £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months)
Additional Benefits
* 4-week comprehensive induction programme
* 7 weeks annual leave
* Aspire Future Managers Programme
* Career progression opportunities
* Flexible benefits package (pension, holiday buy/sell, life insurance)
* Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
* Medical cashback scheme
* High street discounts
* Meals provided on shift
* Modern, well-equipped homes
Requirements
* Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (or equivalent)
* Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
* Minimum experience in residential childcare
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Resilient, empathetic and motivated approach