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Residential Team Leader - Children's HomesNHS

Okehampton, EX20 1BE Permanent £31,525 to £34,811
Posted 11 September 2026 Closing date 27 September 2026
Okehampton Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Okehampton Station (Dartmoor Railway) (0.7 miles, direct) Lyndale Coach Park (34.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Please note:

  • The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
  • Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.
  • Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

  • Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
  • Provide supervision for staff.
  • Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
  • Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
  • Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
  • Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
  • Organising and taking part in activities.
  • Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

  • Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
  • Remaining calm in challenging situations
  • Able to implement boundaries.
  • Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Pay and enhancements37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

  • Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
  • Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
  • Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
  • Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

Job description

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

About us

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
  • We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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