About this role
This full-time, on-site Team Leader position in Knowsley is offered on a permanent contract. The role sits at the heart of daily care, helping young people feel safe and supported and set up for positive outcomes. As Team Leader, you will contribute to a team focused on fairness and safety, supporting young people to succeed. The position is based on-site, with responsibilities centred on the daily care of young people and on helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Job Description
Team Leader (Children's Home - Emotional Behavioural Difficulties)
Location: Knowsley, Liverpool
Salary per annum: £25,452 plus -60 per sleep (-14.14ph)
Setting: 2 Bedded EBD home
If you're passionate about making a real difference to children and young people's lives, this is a role where your leadership, compassion, and calm approach genuinely matter. This full-time, on-site Team Leader position sits at the heart of daily care-helping young people feel safe, supported, and set up for positive outcomes.
What you'll be doing as a Team Leader:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of a 2-bedded children's home supporting young people with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)
- Supervising the care team and helping ensure consistent, high-quality support
- Developing and implementing care plans that reflect individual needs
- Coordinating with external agencies to support well being and progress
- Maintaining a safe, supportive environment in line with safeguarding expectations
- Providing direct care and support when needed, fostering a nurturing atmosphere
- Supporting positive transitions and encouraging young people towards goals for adult life
What you'll bring:
- Experience in child care, social work, or a related field
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence in safeguarding policies and procedures
- Empathy, patience, and a compassionate approach to care
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Knowsley, Liverpool
Additional information:
* 2 on 4 off shift pattern, with pay of -14.14ph plus -60 per sleep
* Salary of £25,452 per annum based on 150 hours per month
If you're ready to lead with heart and high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a team focused on fairness, safety, and helping young people succeed.