Team Leader Children s Residential Care Home Location: Colchester, Essex Pay: From £15.20/hr + £50 per Sleep-In Shift Hours: 42.5 per week (4 on / 4 off Rota, 12-hour shifts + sleep-ins) Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Make a Real Impact Lead with Purpose Are you a natural leader with a heart for helping young people thrive? We''re looking for a motivated and compassionate Team Leader to join our dynamic children s home and lead a team of support workers who are passionate about providing life-changing care. Team Leader Children s Residential Care Home - Key Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of support workers to deliver high-quality care Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring care plans are followed and every child feels safe, valued, and supported Ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and care regulations Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, professionals, and your team Plan and support activities that build children s life skills and confidence Maintain accurate daily records, incident logs, and care reports Team Leader Children s Residential Care Home - What We re Looking For: Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) required; Level 4 or 5 desirable Experience: Minimum 2 year working in residential childcare, with some leadership or supervisory background Skills: Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; calm under pressure A ..... full job details .....