Team Leader

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 (pro rata) plus on call allowance

Hours: Full time

We are delighted to be recruiting to a newly created third Team Leader position within our House Management Team.

As Orchard House continues to develop, we recognise the importance of providing visible, accessible leadership and ensuring that both families and staff receive the high levels of support for which we are known. This additional post reflects our commitment to maintaining outstanding practice, strengthening support for families, and investing in the wellbeing and development of our staff team.

As a Team Leader, you will combine operational leadership with direct work alongside families, helping to ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and assessment practice. You will provide guidance and support to our Family Support Worker team whilst working closely with colleagues across our House Management, Assessment and Intervention Teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting vulnerable children and families, developing others, and contributing to a reflective and child-centred service.

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners who have supervisory, team leader or management experience within children's services, family support, social care, residential care or related safeguarding environments.

Why join Orchard House?

  • Join one of the UK's few Family Assessment Centres rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

  • Be part of an experienced and supportive leadership team.

  • Combine management responsibilities with meaningful direct work with families.

  • Access high-quality training, development opportunities and reflective supervision delivered by our multidisciplinary team.

  • Make a meaningful difference to children and families.

  • Funded healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  • A positive, collaborative and values-driven working environment.

Working hours and salary

This is a full-time position with a salary of £29,000 to £33,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience, based on a 37.5-hour working week.

The role will typically involve 35 to 40 hours per week on average, with the exact number of hours agreed with the successful candidate to meet both individual and service needs. Once agreed, these hours will be worked within a consistent and predictable pattern.

The role includes two weekend days every four weeks and participation in an on-call rota. Additional on-call payments are currently:

  • Weekday: £20.00

  • Weekend: £25.00

  • Bank Holiday: £25.00

  • Christmas Day and Boxing Day: £50.00

Occasionally, Team Leaders may be required to provide additional operational support in response to service needs. Any additional hours worked will normally be repaid through time off in lieu (TOIL), taken at an agreed time.

How to apply

For further information or an informal chat contact us here or phone Sharon or Bryony on 01823 351 785.

To apply, please see the application pack and download and complete the application form, returning it to recruitment@orchardhousefac.co.uk. Please also find out safeguarding policy for your information.

Please note we require a full application to be completed, even if you have sent us a CV and a covering letter.

Key Dates

  • Wednesday 25th November at 9am - Closing date for applications

  • Tuesday 1st December - Interviews

Orchard House is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and their families. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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