Team Leader - Children and Young People

Posted 12 February 2026
Salary Up to £29473.00 per annum + plus £30 per sleep
LocationNelson
Job type Permanent
Discipline Residential, Supported Living & Day Services
ReferenceBBBH432932_1770906375

Job description

Team Leader - Solo Placement Children's Residential EBD Home
Location: Nelson, Blackburn
Salary: £14.17 / £29,473.60 per annum + £30 per sleep
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 on 2 off

Brook Street Social Care, in proud partnership with a respected children's residential care provider in Nelson, Blackburn, is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Team Leader to join their compassionate and growing team.

About the Role:


As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, safe, and structured environment. You will lead a team of residential support workers, ensuring the highest quality of care is consistently delivered while promoting positive outcomes for the children and young people in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of care staff
  • Ensure all safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met
  • Support the development and implementation of individual care plans
  • Build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Be part of the on-call rota and cover shifts when required


Requirements:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - essential
  • Previous experience in a senior or team leader role within a children's residential setting
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)



What's on Offer:

  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
  • A chance to work for an organisation that truly values its staff and the children they care for

  • 28 Days Holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and rising with service

  • Paid Sickness Leave
  • Additional; Overtime/On-Call/Sleep-in/Disturbance Rates
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Company Pension
  • Days out and Activity days off site
  • Very own Management Development Programme to take those interested from Support Worker to Registered Manager and beyond



Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference?

Apply today at Brook Street Social Care for more information.

Good luck!

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