TEAM LEADERS – CHILDREN’S HOMES 🚨 Leyland Lancashire PR26 Preston Lancashire PR4 Ready to take the next step in your career? We are urgently recruiting experienced Team Leaders for established residential children’s homes in Leyland and Preston. You will have been in a similar position for at least 12 months. Our Team Leaders need to be passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. Team Leader Hourly rate £15.00-£16.00 depending on Team Leader experience and qualifications £60 sleep in You will be required to be flexible with your shift patterns. The role of Team Leader As a Team Leader, you will: * Lead, motivate and support a team of Residential Support Workers * Promote excellent safeguarding and child-centred care * Support staff development, supervision and performance * Help manage challenging behaviour and complex needs * Ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed * Work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager * Build positive, trusting relationships with young people Team Leader Requirements ✅ Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification or equivalent ✅ Residential childcare experience ✅ Leadership or supervisory experience essential ✅ SEMH/complex needs experience desirable ✅ Strong communication and leadership skills ✅ Emotional resilience and a professional approach ✅ Enhanced DBS ✅ Flexible to work shifts, weekends & sleep-ins ✅ Full UK driving licence desirable Senior Residential Support Workers ready to step up are encouraged to apply. WHY MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH US? ⭐ Career progression ⭐ Supportive management ⭐ Leadership development ⭐ Rewarding work ⭐ Make a genuine difference to young people’s lives Confidential enquiries welcome. 👉 Your next leadership opportunity could be just one call away