Team Leader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Team Leader – Residential Care
£23,856.34 per annum + shift allowance
Term-Time Only
Permanent
Based in Lingfield, Surrey
About Us
St Piers residential forms part of Young Epilepsy the national children and young people’s epilepsy charity. Our young people have Epilepsy, Autism and learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties.
We provide a safe, homely environment for young people who are residential with us whilst attending St Piers School and College and ensure that our experienced staff are matched to each home according to their skill base, knowledge and experience.
Our education, health and residential teams work closely together, to make sure that each young person has continuous care and support them to fulfil their aspirations and potential.
We take a person-centred approach and provide an environment where each young person has the emotional and physical space to learn, grow, develop and achieve both academically and socially.
For a Virtual Tour of our beautiful grounds, please visit: https://school.youngepilepsy.org.uk/about-the-school/virtual-tour
Your role
As Team Leader, you will supervise and deploy staff within your team, to ensure that a high quality of care is delivered to all young people within the home. This will involve day-to-day staff management, support, rostering, induction training and staff development.
You will also assist the Registered/House Manager and Care Coordinator in supporting individual young people by helping them attain their full potential and maximise the options available to them through encouraging choice, participation and motivation.
What we need from you
- Diploma Level 3 within Children and Young People, or equivalent.
- A proven track record of working with children and young people within a care setting.
- Excellent motivational and staff development skills.
- A great team player, who is also able to work well under their own initiative.
- An excellent all-round communicator, who is articulate and flexible.
What we can offer you
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- A Perkbox membership which gives you access to exclusive nationwide discounts and benefits on things such as meals out, active wear, gym memberships and technology products etc.
- Free onsite parking
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Subsidised onsite staff dining
- Discounted onsite gym membership
- An occupational pension scheme
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Young Epilepsy and St Piers are proud to be equal opportunities employers with culturally diverse teams. As such, applications from people of all genders, races, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations are welcome.
Young Epilepsy is the operating name of the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy. Registered Charity No: 311877 (England and Wales).
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Team Leader roles across Young Epilepsy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,856 - £23,856 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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