Description
Children’s Team Leader – Residential Childcare
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £13.50 per hour + £53 per sleep-in
Hours: Full-time
Amber Mace is proud to partner with a respected residential childcare provider in Blackpool to recruit a dedicated Children’s Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate professional to step into a leadership role within a supportive, child-focused environment.
The home provides high-quality care for adolescents who present with emotional or behavioural difficulties, offering a nurturing and structured setting where young people are supported to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading a committed team of care staff, ensuring the delivery of safe, compassionate and consistent care.
The Role
The Team Leader will lead by example, providing day-to-day guidance and support to care staff while working directly with young people. Responsibilities include:
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Leading and motivating the care team to deliver exceptional standards of care.
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Supporting young people in their daily lives, helping them to develop independence and confidence.
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Promoting education, health, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring care is always child-centred.
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Participating in activities, outings, and educational support to engage and inspire young people.
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Maintaining accurate and professional records, reports, and communication logs.
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Ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and safeguarding standards.
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Taking part in household duties to maintain a warm, safe and homely environment.
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Supporting and mentoring team members through supervision, guidance and training.
About You
The ideal candidate will be calm under pressure, approachable, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people. You will have:
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A minimum of 18 months’ experience in residential childcare or a similar setting.
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A Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
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Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
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A professional, caring, and resilient attitude with a genuine passion for youth development.
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A full UK driving licence (essential, due to the nature of the role).
Why Join
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. As a valued member of the team, you’ll receive:
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Competitive pay of £13.50 per hour.
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£53 per sleep-in allowance.
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Supportive management and a collaborative team culture.
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Opportunities to progress within an expanding organisation that truly values its staff.
If you are passionate about helping young people thrive and have the leadership skills to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
To apply, contact Rory at Amber Mace on 01904 571187 or send your CV to rory@ambermace.com, including your availability for a call.