About Us:

At Arborvitae Care Services, we’re passionate about transforming young lives. Our mission is simple yet powerful — to offer consistent, compassionate, and expert care to vulnerable young people. As a growing, mission-driven organisation, we believe that every child truly matters, and we work tirelessly to create spaces where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

The Role:

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in leading and supporting a team to provide high-quality care in our children’s homes. You’ll ensure a safe and nurturing environment, helping young people reach positive outcomes by addressing their physical, emotional, and practical needs. Your leadership will guide the team in achieving a better quality of life for the children in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

Support to Young People:

• To maintain a high quality of care and support which meets the practical, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the young person within our care
• To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which the young person can feel secure and free from harm
• Establishing positive, trusted and secure relationships with the young person ensuring professional boundaries
• Be a positive role model to the young person, rewarding positive conduct
• Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare and the family environment (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc)
• Keeping accurate written records on young people which feed into planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as appropriate
• Empowering the young person and facilitating their active involvement in the decision making about their lives and future, sensitively supporting them where it may not be possible to act on their wishes
• Supporting the young person in meetings with relevant professionals including social workers, CAMHS and LAC nurse
• Participate in the development and implementation of risk assessments to protect team members and the young person
• Ensure that the home operates in compliance with all relevant legislation including H&S, GDPR and care standards

Support to Team:

• To work as part of the home and wider Arborvitae team
• Being aware of the aims and outcomes of the home and supporting team members to achieve them
• Providing informal practical and emotional support to team members experiencing difficulties
• Promote positive challenges within the team
• On call duties as and when required to provide safeguarding escalation support
• Any other responsibilities as so reasonably directed by the management team

Person Specification:

• Experience as a Team Leader in a Residential Setting is a requirement for this role. (E)
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. (E)
• Full UK Driving Licence (held for at least 1 year). (E)
• Strong leadership and communication skills. (E)
• Proven ability to supervise, support, and guide staff effectively. (E)
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and relevant legislation. (E)
• Skills in budget control and monitoring (E)
• Ability to manage and produce accurate reports on the day-to-day activities of young people. (E)
• At least 2 years' experience in residential care for young people. (D)

Benefits:

• Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
• Birthday Day Off
• NHS Cash Plan Top up
• Life Assurance X3
• Free Blue Light Card
• Access to industry leading training
• Clear, career progression plan with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
• Supportive Leadership Team

Work Location:

The location/work-base for this role may require you work to from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

If you have Team Leader experience and a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values growth, creativity, and positive change.