12 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The role involves leading a team of Residential Support Workers and acting as a corporate parent to unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children, ensuring they are safe, supported, and cared for in a stable and nurturing environment until they transition to more permanent accommodation.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the children’s home, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant service delivery.
  
• Lead, supervise and support a team of Residential Support Workers, providing clear direction, handovers, and performance oversight.
  
• Complete regular formal supervisions and practice development plans with staff.
  
• Work flexible shift patterns to monitor practice and ensure consistency and quality of care.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential care setting.
  
• Experience leading or supervising staff on shift.
  
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks, including Ofsted standards.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) or NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.
  
• Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development.
  

Additional information to note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
  
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes on 27^th April 2026, apply ASAP.