Team Leader, EBD Residential

Team Leader – Children’s Residential EBD Location: Greenford, West London Service: Children’s residential EBD home Job type: Full-time, permanent We are recruiting an experienced Team Leader for a children’s residential EBD home in Greenford. The successful candidate will lead shifts, support Residential Support Workers and ensure children receive safe, structured and trauma-informed care. Responsibilities * Leading residential shifts * Allocating duties and supporting team members * Safeguarding children and responding to concerns * Managing challenging behaviour using appropriate de-escalation techniques * Supporting care plans, risk assessments and key-work sessions * Completing incident reports, handovers and daily records * Supporting children with education, appointments and life skills * Promoting a positive and consistent culture within the home Requirements * Recent UK children’s residential experience * Experience within an Ofsted-regulated service * EBD and challenging-behaviour experience * Level 3 Residential Childcare completed or being completed * Previous senior or shift-leading experience * Good knowledge of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations * Ability to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins * Unrestricted right to work in the UK