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Devon County Council

Residential Team Leader - Children's Homes (Exeter)

The closing date is 16 February 2026

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Job summary

PermanentFull Time 37 hours per week

Location: Exeter

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.

Pay and enhancements:37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

  • Starting rate is £15.82 per hour, rising to £17.47 per hour.
  • Overnight rate is £21.09 per hour, rising to £23.29 per hour.
  • Saturday rate is £23.73 per hour, rising to £26.20 per hour.
  • Sunday and bank holiday rate is £31.64 per hour, raising to £34.94 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.

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet theessentialanddesirable criteriaas described in the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date if a sufficient amount of applications have been received, so we recommend applying early.

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.

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.

About us

Working within theChildrensHomesisone of the most rewardingcareerchoices 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 experiencesand independence.You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,518 to £33,699 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0011-26-9180

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line withindividual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the life experiences and independence skills of the young people.

This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting theyoung person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.

The role of the Residential Team Leader is to supervise the running of shifts within the Home under the general oversight of the Registered Manager, and to provide supervision for staff atResidential Care and Support Worker level as well as Bank and Agency staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Participate in the assessment of needs, development and implementation of supportstrategies required for the individual care plans including liaison with other professionalsinvolved with the child, including school staff, members of Children's Services, medical staffand specialist support services, including the family unit.

To undertake and support the young person with their individual and/or medical needs asdeemed appropriate in the care plan; to promote the development of the young person's lifeexperiences, independence skills and emotional wellbeing.

To liaise with the young person, their parent/carer, school and any other relevant professionalregarding any issues, to update care plans annually, or when situations change. To ensureyour line manager is kept informed of any changes occurring within the Home at anappropriate time. Training and supervision will be provided in line with your personaldevelopment plan.

This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It isnot a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which donot change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to conform to DCC Health & Safety policy including fireprocedures & confidentiality. DCC is a no smoking employer, which includes all estates usedby them. This applies to all posts.

The post holder must undertake reasonable care for his/her own health, safety & wellbeingand that of other people who may be affected by their actions and omissions.

The job description outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilitiesinvolved. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time, but willnot change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The ethos of the services is to provide a home for children with complex needs in line withindividual needs and care plans. To work with the children to enhance and promote the life experiences and independence skills of the young people.

This work will take place in a Childrens Home based in Devon and will include supporting theyoung person in accessing local facilities. We will be open 52 weeks a year and provide aservice in a flexible way based on the needs of the individual young people.

The role of the Residential Team Leader is to supervise the running of shifts within the Home under the general oversight of the Registered Manager, and to provide supervision for staff atResidential Care and Support Worker level as well as Bank and Agency staff.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Participate in the assessment of needs, development and implementation of supportstrategies required for the individual care plans including liaison with other professionalsinvolved with the child, including school staff, members of Children's Services, medical staffand specialist support services, including the family unit.

To undertake and support the young person with their individual and/or medical needs asdeemed appropriate in the care plan; to promote the development of the young person's lifeexperiences, independence skills and emotional wellbeing.

To liaise with the young person, their parent/carer, school and any other relevant professionalregarding any issues, to update care plans annually, or when situations change. To ensureyour line manager is kept informed of any changes occurring within the Home at anappropriate time. Training and supervision will be provided in line with your personaldevelopment plan.

This document outlines the duties for the time being to indicate the level of responsibility. It isnot a comprehensive or exclusive list and the duties may be varied from time to time which donot change the general character to the job or the level of responsibility entailed.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to conform to DCC Health & Safety policy including fireprocedures & confidentiality. DCC is a no smoking employer, which includes all estates usedby them. This applies to all posts.

The post holder must undertake reasonable care for his/her own health, safety & wellbeingand that of other people who may be affected by their actions and omissions.

The job description outlines the duties relating to this post including the level of responsibilitiesinvolved. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and may vary from time to time, but willnot change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility involved.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised by Ofsted

Desirable

  • D1 Bus Driver

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent recognised by Ofsted

Desirable

  • D1 Bus Driver

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Registered Children's Home Manager

Keeley Boss

keeley.boss@devon.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,518 to £33,699 a year plus enhancements up to £4,000 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0011-26-9180

Job locations

Devon County Council

Topsham Road

Exeter

EX2 4QD


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