Children's Residential Care Team Leader

We’re offering a rare and rewarding opportunity to step into a leadership role as part of the founding team for a brand-new, not-for-profit Children’s Residential Care Home in Wimborne, Poole.

This is your chance to help shape a high-quality service from the ground up,

supporting children with learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can truly thrive and

feel

at home.

We’re seeking dedicated Team Leaders who are

compassionate,

dependable, and ready to

lead

by example—making a lasting difference in the lives of young people while

supporting

and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding care.What Makes Us Different?

At Agincare, we are a family-run organisation that puts people first – both the children we

support and the incredible staff who care for them

. We’re proud of our values, our

commitment

to quality, and our friendly,

supportive

work culture.Your Role as a Team

Leader

As part of a team wholeheartedly

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, you’ll provide consistent,

compassionate

support

to children with learning disabilities, helping them

feel

Safe, valued, and empowered. You will

daily routines – from school runs and mealtimes to play and bedtime

feel

safe, secure, and cared for

Support with writing care plans, routines, and completing risk assessments for the home and young people along with other additional responsibilities such as leading shifts

empathy

, using a therapeutic approach

active

days – every day is different!

We’re looking for an experienced and

compassionate professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people

. You will be

confident in leading by example,

supporting

your team, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.To succeed in this role, you will:

lead

shifts, including weekends and weekdays as required

understanding

of (or working knowledge of) Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

committed

to participating in a sleep-in rota to meet the needs of the home

We’re a family-run business that’s been caring and

supporting

people since 1986. With over 5,000 team members and more than 170 care locations across England, we’re one of the UK’s largest and most

trusted care providers

. Our services include children’s homes, adult care & nursing homes,

supported living, extra care, home care, and live-in

support

.

We are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and

actively

support

care leavers to live

independently

. Care leavers are encouraged to apply and will be offered a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about opportunities at Agincare.All of our adult services are regulated by CQC and our children’s homes by Ofsted.

Please note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as ‘spent’) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.