Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role?

The Role

Our client is seeking a Team Leader to support the safe and effective day-to-day running of their residential service in Northampton.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to play a key role in supporting young people’s physical, emotional, and social development, while leading and guiding a team of residential care staff. You will work closely with the Manager to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational effectiveness are consistently maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the home alongside the Manager
• Leading and supervising staff to ensure safe, high-quality care practices
• Creating a warm, structured, and nurturing environment for young people
• Implementing and reviewing care plans, maintaining accurate records and reports
• Coordinating daily routines, delegating tasks, and overseeing shift activities
• Participating in activities with residents (e.g. sports, outings, games)
• Administering medication and maintaining required documentation
• Attending and contributing to meetings, reviews, and training sessions
• Acting as a positive role model for staff and young people
• Liaising with families and external professionals (e.g. social workers)
• Responding appropriately to challenging behaviour, including physical intervention where required
• Undertaking sleep-in duties as part of the role

About You

You are a committed and experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for supporting young people.

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A caring, resilient, and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes challenging environment

What’s on Offer

• £14.75 per hour
• £70.50 per sleep-in
• Full-time role in a supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives

About the Client

Our client is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred residential care for young people aged 10–18 with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviours.

They provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, working in partnership with young people, families, colleagues, and external professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Recruitment Timeline

We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and encourage early applications. The recruitment process will involve an initial screening, followed by interviews for successful applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and include an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Daisy at daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.

Hamptons is passionate about equality and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.