Residential Team Leader - Liskeard

Job Advertisement: Residential Team Leader

Position: Residential Team Leader

Location: Solo Placement Home, Liskeard, Cornwall (on the edge of Bodmin Moor)

Salary: £29,108 to £30,889 per annum (Dependent on Experience) + £50 per sleep-in allowance

Contract Type: Full-Time, averaging 39 hours per week (typically includes 2 to 3 overnight sleep-ins per week)

About the Role

Are you someone who can build trusted relationships, stay calm under pressure, and help a child rediscover stability and belonging? We are recruiting for a dedicated Residential Team Leader to join our unique solo placement home in Liskeard, Cornwall, supporting children aged 5 to 17 upon admission in a calm, rural setting on the edge of Bodmin Moor.

In this highly fulfilling leadership role, you will have a rare opportunity to provide focused, consistent care that truly changes a young person's life. You will help create a warm, nurturing environment where children are respected, listened to, and actively involved in shaping their daily lives. Working within a trauma-informed framework, you will guide the young person through healthy routines, support their education, and reduce challenging behaviors by teaching healthier ways to cope.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the young person to develop healthy routines, independence, and essential life skills.

• Attend appointments, support education, and encourage positive learning experiences.

• Maintain a warm, homely environment by assisting with household tasks and upkeep.

• Update and maintain accurate electronic records.

• Support the leadership team in coaching and mentoring newer team members, taking part in supervision, and fostering a strong team culture.

What We Are Looking For

• Essential Qualification: You must hold a Level 3 (or Level 4) qualification in Children and Young People.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development, including completing the Level 4 Diploma.

• A Full UK Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK.

• Good written skills, IT confidence, and strong communication/active listening abilities.

• A calm, resilient approach in challenging situations, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

At Five Rivers Child Care, we are a social enterprise dedicated to improving young lives. We hold a Gold Investors in People Award and heavily invest in the wellbeing and development of our staff:

• Competitive Salary & Perks: £29,108 - £30,889 per annum (DOE) plus £50 extra per sleep-in.

• Generous Leave: 234 hours of annual leave allowance.

• Financial Wellbeing: Simplyhealth Medical Cash-Back Scheme and an enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution).

• Recognition & Rewards: Blue Light Card, Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, and long-service recognition awards.

• Daily Perks: Enjoy meals provided on shift and shared together as a family!

• Support Systems: Ongoing training from in-house and external experts, professional supervision, and Employee Assistance Programmes.