Children's Residential Team Leader (EBD)

Birmingham, West Midlands

£14-£15 per hour (dependent on experience)

Plus sleep-in allowance and enhanced rates for evenings/weekends

Full-time/Permanent

Shift-based, including evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and confident Children's Residential Team Leader (EBD) to provide day-to-day leadership within a children's residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will lead by example, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and behaviour support while promoting a structured, trauma-informed and nurturing environment. You will support staff development, oversee shifts and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Lead shifts effectively, ensuring safe staffing levels and high-quality care at all times
• Act as a role model for staff, promoting best practice in EBD and trauma-informed care
• Allocate tasks, supervise practice and provide guidance during shifts
• Support and mentor Residential Support Workers, including new starters

• Support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs in line with care and behaviour support plans
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour safely and professionally
• Ensure consistent boundaries, routines and restorative approaches are applied by the team
• Support the implementation of therapeutic approaches and positive behaviour strategies

• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding on shift, escalating concerns appropriately
• Ensure risk assessments, behaviour support plans and care plans are followed and updated
• Respond to incidents, including physical interventions where required, ensuring policies are followed
• Review and quality-check incident reports, logs and daily records

• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted Quality Standards and Children's Homes Regulations
• Maintain accurate records, audits and documentation
• Support the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager with inspections and monitoring visits
• Promote a culture of reflection, learning and continuous improvement

• Liaise professionally with social workers, families, schools and external professionals
• Represent the home in meetings when required
• Contribute to placement planning, reviews and care planning processes

• Significant experience working in children's residential care, ideally with EBD
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and support staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and risk management
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour confidently and calmly
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends, sleep-ins and on-call duties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK driving licence

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Working towards or willing to complete Level 5 Leadership and Management
• Training in Team Teach, MAPA or similar behaviour management approaches
• Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections

• Competitive salary with enhanced payments
• Leadership development and funded qualifications
• Regular supervision and management support
• Clear progression opportunities (Deputy Manager/Registered Manager)
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.