Childrens Home Team Leader

Residential Support Worker - Team Leader

Location: Horizon House / Sunrise House (BD1)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour
Sleep-ins: £50 per night (~£6,000 per year)
Annual Salary: Up to £34,275 (including sleep-ins)

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About Us

Future Care Horizons provides care for children aged 7-18 with complex needs, learning disabilities, communication difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. We create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children can thrive.

We are looking for compassionate and resilient individuals to lead and support a team of practitioners. Experience in a children's residential setting is required, along with the ability to guide and supervise others. We offer full training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and opportunities for career progression as our organisation grows.

Shift Pattern

1. Day 1: 10:00 - 22:30 (Sleep-in)
2. Day 2: 07:00 - 22:30 (Sleep-in)
3. Day 3: 07:00 - 10:30 (Rest of the day off)
4. Days 4 - 6: Rest days

Responsibilities

1. Lead and support a team of residential practitioners
2. Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and their implementation
3. Build positive relationships with young people, families, and external agencies
4. Maintain a clean and safe home environment
5. Support the educational, social, and emotional development of young people
6. Oversee and maintain professional record-keeping and documentation

Requirements

1. Enrolled in or completed a Level 3/4 Diploma in Children's Care (essential)
2. Experience in a children's residential setting (essential)
3. Supervisory experience with confidence in leading a team
4. Ability to work with children displaying challenging behaviour
5. Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
6. Full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential)
7. Must be 21 or over due to industry regulations

Benefits

1. Salary up to £34,275 including sleep-ins
2. Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children's Care
3. 210 hours of annual leave
4. Enhanced pay for bank holidays
5. Additional shifts and overtime available at enhanced rates
6. Team-building days and a supportive work environment
7. Company pension scheme
8. Free parking and meals while on shift
9. Monthly recognition awards and career progression opportunities
10. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Apply Today

Work location: In-person - Bradford (BD1)

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and support young people in a meaningful way, we'd love to hear from you.