College Residential Team Leader

Are you a proactive and passionate leader looking to make a meaningful impact? Join InFocus Charity as a College Residential Team Leader and play a key role in supporting young people with vision impairment and complex needs to thrive in both their education and social lives.

About the Role

As a College Residential Team Leader, you will:

• Be the first-line manager, motivating, inspiring, and supporting the Residential Care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Be hands-on and lead by example , working alongside your team to provide direct care and support to young people. This includes supporting with daily routines, activities, and personal care, ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards are maintained at all times.
• Encourage and organise meaningful evening activities, from swimming and social clubs to community outings.
• Lead the planning and coordination of staffing, day-to-day activities, and larger events such as holidays, festivals, and parties.
• Support young people in a person-centred way, helping them make their own decisions and reach their full potential.
• Conduct supervisions, support the onboarding of new employees, and contribute to continuous service improvements.

We will support you every step of the way, offering a comprehensive induction and training programme to ensure you fully understand your role and the impact you’ll have on our young people’s lives. You’ll also have ongoing support from our Residential Support Manager and Head of Care.

Regrettably, this role does not meet the requirements for UK sponsorship

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant care experience and a passion for supporting young people.
• Sees potential in everyone and is committed to helping them reach their goals.
• Can confidently lead a close-knit team while maintaining a supportive and inspiring environment.
• Is motivated to continuously improve and develop their leadership skills.

Working Pattern

• Monday – Thursday, 3:30 pm – 10:30 pm (26 hours per week)
• Term-time only (38 weeks per year)

For full details of the working pattern, please refer to the application pack linked on our website.

Why Join Us?

At InFocus, we recognise and reward our team’s dedication with:

• £500 welcome bonus (Ts & Cs apply)
• Generous time off: Six weeks of annual leave + eight bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Occupational sick pay from day one
• Career development: Comprehensive training, ongoing development, and long service awards
• Work-life balance: Paid medical appointments, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Financial security: Life assurance, group accident cover, and a contributory pension scheme
• Employee benefits: Onsite café, free parking, discounted shopping, flu vaccinations, and a Cycle to Work Scheme

How to Apply

When completing your application, please provide a supporting statement referencing the job description and person specification in the application pack. Show us how your skills and experience make you the perfect fit for this role.

Make a difference in the lives of young people today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.04 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person