Children's Team Leader

Job description

Do you lead with compassion but thrive on responsibility?

Ready to step into a leadership role that genuinely changes young lives?

Looking for a role with real progression, full training and strong team support?

Gillespie Recruitment is working with a specialist residential care provider to recruit Children’s Team Leaders for a brand-new multi-site children’s home supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader to play a key role in shaping a new service, supporting both young people and staff to achieve their personal best — all while developing your own career.

The role -

• Leading day-to-day shifts within a children’s residential home
• Planning rota's and allocating duties to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Supporting and supervising Residential Support Workers
• Overseeing medication administration and required documentation
• Completing audits and ensuring compliance with care standards
• Acting as a positive role model, leading by example on shift
• Supporting children and young people to make positive choices
• Deputising for senior leadership when required

Essential Experience -

• Experience working in a children’s residential care setting
• Ability to support, guide and motivate a care team on shift
• Good understanding of safeguarding and care standards
• Confidence completing paperwork and supporting compliance requirements
• Flexible, reliable and able to respond calmly to challenging situations

For further information on this role please reach out to our team here at Gillespie Recruitment! We can only accept applications from candidates based in the Northeast of England.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newmarket

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-01-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English