Residential Children's Services Team Leader
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Badgworth, Somerset, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Residential Children's Services Team Leader
Location: Badgworth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary
Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shifts
Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed home in Badgworth.
If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Holiday Allowance
Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
Employee Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs it
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the residential support worker team to deliver high-quality care.
Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectations
Lead and supervise residential support workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role model
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying these
Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider community
Support care planning, young people's reviews, and progress against individual plans
Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community
Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirements
Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed
Essential Skills
A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Home Regulations and quality standards
Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
Confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT
Able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomes
Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff
Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols
Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Axbridge, ENG-BS26 2QY
Location: Badgworth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary
Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shifts
Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed home in Badgworth.
If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Holiday Allowance
Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
Employee Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs it
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the residential support worker team to deliver high-quality care.
Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectations
Lead and supervise residential support workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role model
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying these
Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider community
Support care planning, young people's reviews, and progress against individual plans
Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community
Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirements
Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed
Essential Skills
A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Home Regulations and quality standards
Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
Confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT
Able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomes
Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff
Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols
Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Axbridge, ENG-BS26 2QY
Reference: 225226619
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Residential Children's Services Team Leader
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Badgworth, Somerset, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Residential Children's Services Team Leader
Location: Badgworth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary
Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shifts
Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed home in Badgworth.
If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Holiday Allowance
Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
Employee Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs it
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the residential support worker team to deliver high-quality care.
Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectations
Lead and supervise residential support workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role model
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying these
Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider community
Support care planning, young people's reviews, and progress against individual plans
Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community
Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirements
Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed
Essential Skills
A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Home Regulations and quality standards
Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
Confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT
Able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomes
Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff
Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols
Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Axbridge, ENG-BS26 2QY
Location: Badgworth
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary
Unqualified: Up to £34,079.99 with sleep-in shifts
Qualified: Up to £35,810.18 with sleep-in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, holistic care to young people from all backgrounds. We're looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our 3-bed home in Badgworth.
If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting their wellbeing and helping them reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Holiday Allowance
Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report and £500 for an Outstanding report
Employee Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs it
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure young people receive a safe, positive and nurturing living experience while leading and supporting the residential support worker team to deliver high-quality care.
Work shifts to ensure the home runs safely, smoothly and in line with safeguarding expectations
Lead and supervise residential support workers, promoting best practice and acting as a positive role model
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation and the home's Statement of Purpose, and guide staff in applying these
Build strong, professional relationships with multi-agency partners, families and the wider community
Support care planning, young people's reviews, and progress against individual plans
Encourage young people to participate in decision-making within the home and the community
Promote equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and uphold all Health & Safety and data protection requirements
Attend required training and support QCF learners where needed
Essential Skills
A good standard of education and working towards, or holding, a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
Strong understanding of childcare legislation, Children's Home Regulations and quality standards
Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviours
Confident in report writing, numeracy, general administration and IT
Able to build positive, empathetic relationships with young people and committed to achieving the best outcomes
Motivational and supportive leadership style, with the ability to supervise and develop staff
Knowledge of national and local safeguarding procedures and protocols
Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks, including an enhanced DBS, as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.
PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Axbridge, ENG-BS26 2QY
Reference: 225226619
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