Residential Support Worker - Team Leader

Location: Shrewsbury

Salary: Up to £13.70 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 8am - 10pm

Shifts:

• 2–3 shifts per week
• 1 sleep-in per week
• 3 out of 8 weekend days per month
• Child-centred rota with shifts varying week to week (provided 1 month in advance)

Important Information

Unique Care Group does not hold a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, now or in the future.

About Unique Care Group

At Unique Care Group, we do more than provide care — we create safe, nurturing homes where children with learning disabilities can feel secure, valued, and supported to thrive.

Every child we support is unique, and our care is tailored to reflect their individual needs, strengths, and aspirations.

Are you an experienced and compassionate Team Leader ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference to children’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Residential Support Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people with learning disabilities, who may be verbal or non-verbal and may have associated medical needs.

You’ll act as a positive role model within the home, providing leadership and guidance to the staff team while ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered consistently. You’ll help create a therapeutic, child-centred environment where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

Full training is provided, alongside a clear and tailored career pathway to support your continued professional development.

We are guided by our core values of Respect, Dignity, Equality, Compassion, and Commitment, and we place children at the heart of every decision we make.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, therapeutic support to children and young people
• Act as a leader, role model, and shift co-ordinator within the home
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a warm, homely, and therapeutic environment
• Deliver and review care plans daily, ensuring young people’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met
• Guide, support, and challenge colleagues to maintain best practice
• Ensure decisions are always made in the best interests of the children and the organisation
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding concerns, recognising and responding to signs of distress, neglect, or abuse
• Role model Unique Care Group’s cultural values and behavioural expectations
• Work collaboratively with managers, professionals, and external partners

What We're Looking For

• A confident, compassionate leader with resilience and integrity
• A strong commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred care
• The ability to inspire and support others to achieve the best outcomes
• A proactive, reflective approach to leadership and practice

Experience and Qualifications:

• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
• Previous Team Leader experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities
• Confidence working with Ofsted and local authority partners
• Experience managing day-to-day situations within a residential setting
• Experience supporting epilepsy is desirable but not essential
• A driving licence is strongly preferred but not essential
• Subject to an enhanced DBS check

Why Work With Us

At Unique Care Group, you’re more than an employee — you’re a valued voice helping shape the future of our homes and the lives of the children we support.

We’re proud of our strong internal progression, with many of our Registered Managers starting their journey with us as Support Workers or Team Leaders.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with bonus scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Fully funded qualifications and ongoing CPD (Levels 5, 7, and Master’s level)
• Personalised development and progression plans
• Regular supervision and support
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free meals while on shift

APPLY NOW

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to know more before applying? Call us on 01952 212563 for an informal conversation.