Location: Gisburn (Clitheroe, BB7 4JJ) & Forest of Pendle (BB9 6NR) – with travel across Lancashire as required

Salary: £14.00 per hour + £55.00 per sleep-in
(Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays – e.g. Christmas double pay, Boxing Day & New Year’s Eve time and a half)

Hours: 2 on / 4 off shift pattern
(Example shift: 10am–11pm followed by a sleep-in until 8am, then continuing until 11pm, ending at 10:30am the following morning. All shifts are 2:1 staffing.)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Essential Requirements:

• Driving licence (required)

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People

• At least 1 year’s relevant experience in a similar role

• Ability to lead a team and support young people in a crisis environment

The Role:
As Team Leader, you will provide leadership and guidance to staff supporting young people aged 8–17 in short-term crisis placements. Responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating staff teams on shift

• Ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained

• Supporting with behaviour management and care planning

• Acting as a role model for staff and young people

• Contributing to a safe, structured and nurturing environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and induction programme

• Opportunity to enrol onto Level 4 qualification after 6 months

• Staff incentives and bonuses

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Support from an industry-leading learning and development team

Compliance:
All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now:
If you are a qualified and experienced children’s support professional ready to take the next step in your career, apply today.