Trainee Deputy Manager (Team Leader)

Public/Government jobs >> Social Care/Social Services

Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Job description
Team Leader – Residential Children’s Service:
-Location: Redhill
- Pay Package: £35,000 -£40,000 (including sleep in duties)
-Full-time | Permanent
-Progression Path to Deputy Manager
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with mental health needs and trauma backgrounds?
We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our dedicated team in a therapeutic children’s residential home. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is confident working with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and is eager to grow into a Deputy Manager role in the near future.
About the Role:
As a Team Leader, you will:
* Lead by example and support a team of residential childcare workers.
* Ensure consistent, trauma-informed care for young people aged 8–17.
* Support children who have experienced significant trauma, mental health challenges, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
* Promote a safe, nurturing and structured environment to help children build trust, develop resilience and move forward.
* Oversee shift planning, key working, and support with care plans.
* Support the Deputy and Registered Manager with audits, development plans and staff coaching.
About You:
* Experience in a residential children’s home.
* Experience supporting children with complex needs, challenging behaviour, or mental health concerns.
* Hold (or be working towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Confident, calm under pressure, and a natural leader with strong communication skills.
* Passionate about making a lasting difference in young people’s lives.
What We Offer:
* Clear career progression with a defined route to Deputy Manager.
* Regular supervision and access to therapeutic training.
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.
* Supportive, values-driven leadership team.
* Enhanced pay for sleep-ins / overtime.
Join a service that genuinely puts children first, values its staff, and offers the opportunity to grow your career in a meaningful, supportive setting.
*** Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential chat about the role. ***
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Transport links
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
  • 1
  • Negotiable
  • None
  • None
  • CV-92660
  • Permanent
  • 5

How to Apply: Please click here to create a free Pure-jobs.com account and post your resume. Only logged in job seekers can apply for a job.

Find us at:

Never provide bank account, credit card details or any other financial information, or make any form of payment, when applying for a job. If you are ever asked to do this by a recruiter on Pure Jobs please click the Report button or contact us with the advertiser's company name and the title of the job vacancy. You should not send any money to anyone. A genuine employer with a job offer would never ask you to do this.

Report this job
x

Report a job

If you're concerned about a job advert, let us know and our quality team will investigate.

Your name(*)
Invalid Input

Your email address(*)
Invalid Input

Please select you reason(*)

Additional information(*)
Invalid Input

Invalid Input

Get new jobs for this search by email.

Also get an email with jobs recommended just for me.

Create Alert



Subscribe to updates from our blog

PLEASE NOTE! WE USE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE BEST USER EXPERIENCES

However, by continuing to use the site without changing settings, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.