Team Leader – Children&Rsquo;S Residential Care

Company: Brookes HC Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Gravelly Hill
Job Description:

Team Leader – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Pay: £14.38-£14.76 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Day shifts and sleep-ins

Brookes HC Recruitment is recruiting a Team Leader for a small children’s residential service in Erdington, Birmingham.

The home supports three young people aged 13-16 with learning disabilities and personal care needs. This opportunity would suit an experienced residential care professional who can support colleagues and help create a safe, consistent and nurturing environment.

Your role

  • Lead and support colleagues during shifts.
  • Provide person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
  • Support young people with personal care, daily routines and developing independence.
  • Encourage participation in education, hobbies and community activities.
  • Build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure clear handovers.
  • Respond appropriately to concerns and elevate them to management.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in children’s residential care, ideally at Senior or Team Leader level.
  • Experience supporting young people with learning disabilities.
  • Confidence guiding colleagues and coordinating a shift.
  • Good communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
  • An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
  • A patient, reliable and compassionate approach.
  • Flexibility to work day shifts and sleep-ins.
  • Willingness to complete required training and pre-employment checks.
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026