Trainee Deputy Manager (Team Leader)

​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 aTeam 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.

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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.

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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

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Work Location: In person

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