Residential Childcare Team Manager

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom New Forest Care Ltd Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader to join our Residential Childcare service. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a proven track record in junior leadership within residential care to take the next step in their career.

New Forest Care Ltd is a specialist childcare provider that works with children who display challenging behaviour and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD and autism. Our therapeutic approach and commitment to putting our children first are integral to our service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of support workers, including direct supervision and the day-to-day running of the home. They will also support, assist and deputise for the Registered Manager where necessary.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Manage a team of support workers.
  • Provide regular supervision and training.
  • Be part of and support the leadership team where necessary.
  • Work directly with the children, being a good role model to the team.
  • Take on administrative duties as required by the home's manager.

Essential requirements:

  • At least two years' experience in a leadership role in a residential childcare environment.
  • To hold a relevant Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma.
  • UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Candidates will need to be:

  • Able to work under pressure and make decisions in stressful situations.
  • An excellent communicator, both verbally and in written format.
  • A committed team player.
  • Mature, responsible and level-headed.

We can offer:

  • High staff to child ratios and no agency staff.
  • Comprehensive induction training.
  • Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
  • Funded professional qualifications, including the Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare for all Support Workers, Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management and DDP Level 1 and 2.
  • Recommend-a-friend.
  • Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers.
  • Company Sick Pay Scheme.
  • Workplace Pension Scheme.
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Eligibility for Blue Light Card (Residential Care staff).
  • All meals provided when on shift (Residential Care staff).
  • On-site parking.
  • Enhanced DBS covered.

New Forest Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.



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