Team Leader - Children's Services (ID:550) in Manchester inManchester PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Funded qualifications & clear career pathways via Swanton Educates — apprenticeships and development to progress within children’s services.
Competitive hourly pay of £14.17 plus a £400 refer-a-friend bonus — earn extra by recommending trusted people from your network.
Excellent wellbeing support, trained mental health first aiders and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential counselling.
Real recognition — vouchers, surprise rewards for good inspection feedback and long-service awards that celebrate your commitment.
Practical staff benefits, auto-enrolled pension, life cover, cycle-to-work salary sacrifice and discounts through the employee benefits app.
Leadership with real influence — manage rotas, training, appraisals and team development to shape supportive working patterns for carers.
Team Leader - Children's Services (ID:550) Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £14.17 per hour Additional salary information: Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made * Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises! Long service awards we recognise your contribution to the team and celebrate long service Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities. Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit. Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton * Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier! Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester Remote working: On-site only Company: Swanton Care and Community Job type: Permanent Job reference: 550 Apply for this job Summary We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services. ‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’ The Role: Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower their team in supporting the children to achieve their goals and aspirations. You will be proactive and support the development and skills of Support Workers. This will include recruitment, induction, supervisions, annual appraisals, training, coaching, rota management, sickness and absence management. Take the lead to help Support Workers understand their responsibilities and by doing so ensure that safe, effective, caring, responsive and well lead support and care is delivered at all times. Ensure that all the people we support have person-centred support/care plans. You will be able to create and update these plans as per any changes that are required. To oversee and support the development of excellent quality within the service. You will design, develop and maintain excellent service user records. Working in a supportive manner that empowers the service user to live their life in their chosen manner.
Funded qualifications & clear career pathways via Swanton Educates — apprenticeships and development to progress within children’s services.
Competitive hourly pay of £14.17 plus a £400 refer-a-friend bonus — earn extra by recommending trusted people from your network.
Excellent wellbeing support, trained mental health first aiders and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential counselling.
Real recognition — vouchers, surprise rewards for good inspection feedback and long-service awards that celebrate your commitment.
Practical staff benefits, auto-enrolled pension, life cover, cycle-to-work salary sacrifice and discounts through the employee benefits app.
Leadership with real influence — manage rotas, training, appraisals and team development to shape supportive working patterns for carers.
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Funded qualifications & clear career pathways via Swanton Educates — apprenticeships and development to progress within children’s services.; Competitive hourly pay of £14.17 plus a £400 refer-a-friend bonus — earn extra by recommending trusted people from your network.; Excellent wellbeing support: trained mental health first aiders and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential counselling.; Real recognition — vouchers, surprise rewards for good inspection feedback and long-service awards that celebrate your commitment.; Practical staff benefits: auto-enrolled pension, life cover, cycle-to-work salary sacrifice and discounts through the employee benefits app.; Leadership with real influence — manage rotas, training, appraisals and team development to shape supportive working patterns for carers.
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...
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To work as a Team Leader in the UK, a combination of interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills is essential. Here are some key skills that are typically required:
1. Leadership Skills: The ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team towards achieving goals. This includes setting a positive example and fostering team spirit.
2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are vital for conveying ideas clearly, listening to team members, and facilitating discussions.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Building strong relationships with team members, understanding their needs, and being approachable are significant qualities for a Team Leader.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to address challenges and find effective solutions both as they arise and proactively.
5. Organizational Skills: Good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure team objectives are met.
6. Delegation Skills: Knowing how to allocate tasks based on team members’ strengths and workloads for maximum efficiency.
7. Conflict Resolution Skills: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts within the team in a constructive manner.
8. Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, and able to manage a variety of tasks in a dynamic work environment.
9. Decision-Making Skills: The ability to make informed decisions quickly, sometimes under pressure.
10. Performance Management: Skills in assessing team performance, providing constructive feedback, and conducting appraisals.
11. Technical Skills: Depending on the industry, specific technical skills or knowledge may be required (e.g., software proficiency, industry-specific knowledge).
12. Coaching and Mentoring: The ability to develop team members’ skills and potential through guidance and support.
13. Cultural Awareness: Understanding and appreciating diversity within the team to foster an inclusive work environment.
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