Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent Contract To Start: March 2026 Ealing, W13 Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our Outstanding Ofsted rated and CYPN award winning children s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. Home Manager Recruitment Pack About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website . For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent Contract To Start: March 2026 Ealing, W13 Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our Outstanding Ofsted rated and CYPN award winning children s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. Home Manager Recruitment Pack About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website . For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins Sleep-ins: £50 Location: East Croydon closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway. Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. The successful candidate will have : Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent GCSE English and Maths grades A-C. One year s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting. An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people. Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care. An understanding of trauma informed practice. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting. Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards. Excellent communication and team working skills. Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins. In return we offer : Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins Sleep-ins: £50 Location: East Croydon closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway. Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. The successful candidate will have : Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent GCSE English and Maths grades A-C. One year s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting. An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people. Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care. An understanding of trauma informed practice. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting. Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards. Excellent communication and team working skills. Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins. In return we offer : Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked
Starting Salary : Up to £35,000 depending on experience Specific Hours : 40 hours per week shift work- including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. (flexibility to work evenings and sleep-ins are for the Day position. Waking Night position requires staff to be awake for the entire night shift). Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternative weekends off Location: Croydon, CR2 - closest station is 1 stop after East Croydon 10 minutes from Clapham Junction 20 minutes from Waterloo. Looking for fantastic career progression , excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About the role As a Children s Residential Worker, you will directly look after children and young people who have complex emotional and mental health needs due to trauma, loss and other adverse experiences. You will be required to support children to regulate and understand their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old on admission to the Children s Home). You will have a key role in making sure our children are safe and happy. You will also be required to work collaboratively with key professionals to ensure that information is recorded and shared appropriately, as well as to enable children to receive the multi-agency support that they require. If applying for the Day position , you will be required to do sleep-ins paid at £50 each. If applying for the Waking Night position, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 2 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in s. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternate weekends off A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your Online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please see our website. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Interview Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at one of St Christopher's residential homes. Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Jan 19, 2026
Full time
Starting Salary : Up to £35,000 depending on experience Specific Hours : 40 hours per week shift work- including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins. (flexibility to work evenings and sleep-ins are for the Day position. Waking Night position requires staff to be awake for the entire night shift). Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternative weekends off Location: Croydon, CR2 - closest station is 1 stop after East Croydon 10 minutes from Clapham Junction 20 minutes from Waterloo. Looking for fantastic career progression , excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same! About the role As a Children s Residential Worker, you will directly look after children and young people who have complex emotional and mental health needs due to trauma, loss and other adverse experiences. You will be required to support children to regulate and understand their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged years old on admission to the Children s Home). You will have a key role in making sure our children are safe and happy. You will also be required to work collaboratively with key professionals to ensure that information is recorded and shared appropriately, as well as to enable children to receive the multi-agency support that they require. If applying for the Day position , you will be required to do sleep-ins paid at £50 each. If applying for the Waking Night position, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly supervision. Applicants should have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (i.e. Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People Workforce with the children's social care pathway) as per Children s Homes Regulations 2015 (England). Minimum of 2 years experience working and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential. Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures. The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour. Good communication and team working skills. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in s. Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service. Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals. What you should expect from us Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Sleep-ins: £50. Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and alternate weekends off A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your Online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please see our website. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our Head Office Second Stage Interview Successful candidates will then attend the second stage interview at one of St Christopher's residential homes. Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note: This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher's we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher s About the Role As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ semi-independent supported accommodation service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills. We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher s forward we would love to hear from you! Applicants should have At least two year s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people. Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model. Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements. Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member. Flexibility to occasionally work evening and weekend shifts and participating in the On-Call system. In return we offer: Salary of £30,784 per annum. Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. Closing date: 30th January 2026 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
Jan 14, 2026
Full time
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. St Christopher s Academy At St Christopher's we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people s lives. When you join St Christopher s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. Watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher s About the Role As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ semi-independent supported accommodation service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills. We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher s forward we would love to hear from you! Applicants should have At least two year s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people. Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model. Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements. Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member. Flexibility to occasionally work evening and weekend shifts and participating in the On-Call system. In return we offer: Salary of £30,784 per annum. Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Cycle to work scheme. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services. Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website. CV s will not be accepted. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. Closing date: 30th January 2026 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement .
