Team Leader - Level 3
- Location
- Lancashire
- Pay
- £14.00 - £16.50/hr
- Contract
- Permanent, Temporary, Fixed Term, Bank
- Shifts
- Night, Day, Long Day, Twilight, Sleep In, Waking Night
- Hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posted
- 28 September 2026
About this role
Team Leader - Level 3 About the Role We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Team Leaders to join our Children's Services team in Lancashire. This varied and rewarding role involves providing consistent, high-quality care and support to young people within our residential settings. As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial part in supervising and guiding a team of support workers, ensuring the delivery of outstanding care aligned with individual care plans and our organisational values. You will be instrumental in fostering a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Oversee and support a team of support workers, providing guidance, mentorship, and effective supervision • Lead by example in delivering direct care and support to children and young people, promoting their independence, emotional well-being, and development • Assist in the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, ensuring they are person-centred and reflective of needs • Maintain accurate and detailed records, contributing to assessments and reviews • Effectively communicate with young people, their families, external professionals, and team members • Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, acting as a role model for best practice • Participate in various shift patterns, including day, night, long day, twilight, sleep-in, and waking night, to ensure continuous support What We Offer • A supportive and collaborative working environment • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within Children's Services • The chance to make a significant positive impact on the lives of young people • A commitment to staff well-being and a positive work-life balance