To contribute to children/ young people’s placement plans and risk assessments across two homes
Position: Multi Site Team Leader
Responsible To: Registered Manager
Location: Dual Homes in Mansfield
Salary:
£14.80 to £15.90 per hour/£64.80 to £65.90 per sleep
Up to £1000 Attendance Bonus
Other Benefits
Enhanced time and a third overtime rate
Enhanced double time bank holiday pay
15 days annual leave a year (247.5 hours) equivalent to 30.9 days AL allowance
Staff referral scheme up to £750 for any new employees you refer to our teams
Health Shield Cash Back Health Plan
Access to bright exchange marketplace
Access to the bright HR employment welfare support team
Fully funded induction and training package
Weekly payment periods for overtime worked
Paid pension scheme
Bi-Annually Directors meet and greet team building exercises
Blue Light Card
Free DBS check
JOIN US as a Team Leader – Make a Real Difference
At One Home Care, we believe in creating safe, nurturing homes where both children and carers thrive. We provide residential childcare across the Midlands and Northwest and we are proud to say that our homes are places where compassion, consistency and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
We are now looking for an experienced, committed Team Leader to join our dedicated team in Mansfield. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children, while being part of a team that genuinely supports and values each other.
Why Choose One Home Care?
Because we don’t just care for children – we care for our staff too
- Competitive Pay: £14.80–£15.90/hr (+ £64.80–£65.90 per sleep-in) – Up to £39,936 per year
- Bonuses: Up to £1,000 Attendance Bonus + £1,000 Sign-on bonus for qualified Team Leaders
- Career Growth: Full induction, ongoing training and leadership development
- Annual Leave: 15 days (247.5 hours) – equivalent to 30.9 days allowance
- Team Culture: Biannual team-building, peer support and shadow shifts for new starters
- Extra Perks: Health Shield Cash Back Health Plan, Blue Light Card, Bright HR EAP, Staff Referral scheme up to £750 and more
What You’ll Do
As a Team Leader, you’ll take the lead in providing a warm, stable, and therapeutic home environment for our young people. You’ll support your team day-to-day, acting as a role model and guide to ensure that every child feels safe, respected and supported to thrive.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
- Creating an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment where all children feel seen and valued
- Using trauma-informed and PACE-based approaches in daily care
- Acting as a Key Worker for individual young people, helping them achieve their care plan goals
- Supporting educational, emotional and social development
- Advocating for the voices and rights of each young person
- Helping prepare young people for adulthood through life skills and resilience-building
- Providing safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children in our care
Leadership Responsibilities
As a Team Leader you will also:
- Lead shifts and provide on-the-ground supervision
- Mentor, guide and support Residential Support Workers
- Model excellent practice in care and communication
- Assist in training and induction of new staff
- Ensure quality record-keeping, report writing and care planning
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, positive and well-run home
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for making a difference in young lives
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Confidence in leading a shift and mentoring others
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding and children’s home regulations (Children's Homes Regulations 2015 & Quality Standards)
- A flexible, calm and reliable approach to work
Benefits and Support You Can Count On
- Paid overtime (at enhanced rate) and double pay on Bank Holidays
- Weekly overtime pay periods
- Paid pension scheme
- Fully funded training and induction
- Access to employment support via Bright HR
- Health cashback plan through Health Shield
- Company vehicle use and free DBS check
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be truly valued, encouraged to grow and where your work genuinely changes lives – One Home Care would love to hear from you.
Be part of something meaningful and join One Home Care today
The above job description does not include or define all tasks. The registered provider reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.80-£15.90 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Diploma level 3 in residential childcare (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Peripatetic Mansfield
