Children's Residential Team Leader

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference 645312._1763108327
Closing date December 14, 2025
Location Preston, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Team Leader - Children's Residential Home (Learning Difficulties) Location: Longridge / Ribchester, Lancashire Salary: £33,589.92 per annum Hours: 42 hours per week (including evenings/weekends)

Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're proud to be working in partnership with a well-respected children's residential care provider to recruit a Team Leader for one of their specialist homes in the Longridge / Ribchester area, supporting children with learning difficulties.

About the Role:

As Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children aged 8-18 with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll lead a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and emotional support are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example in delivering person-centred care and support
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to maintain a positive and professional team culture
  • Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operations and compliance
  • Ensure care plans are followed and regularly reviewed
  • Promote independence, life skills, and emotional wellbeing for each child
  • Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns with professionalism and empathy

    • What We're Looking For:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People or equivalent (Level 5 desirable)
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential childcare setting
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting children with learning difficulties
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and behavioural support strategies

    • What's On Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £33,589.92 per annum
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Supportive management and a values-driven culture
  • Opportunity to make a real difference in young lives

    • If you are interested or know anyone who is interested, please apply with your CV attached.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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