Part-time Group Leader at Malon Way children's home, Sheffield, on a permanent basis. Works a rota of 2 shifts a week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Sheffield City Council is looking for a Group Leader. It’s a permanent, part-time post based in Sheffield paying £39,481 to £43,149 a year. Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
About the role
Part-time group leader at Malon Way children's home in Sheffield. Supports day-to-day running of the home, supervises residential childcare practitioners and ancillary workers, and works to Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
About Sheffield City Council
Sheffield City Council is the metropolitan council for the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, covering the city centre and suburbs from Hillsborough and Stocksbridge in the north-west to Mosborough in the south-east. Based at the Town Hall, it runs all local council services, including education, social care, housing, highways and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or relevant experience
- Minimum two years' direct care experience with children
- Ability to lead and make decisions
- Flexible working including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Positive attitude, compassion and resilience
- Experience of Ofsted inspections advantageous
What’s on offer
- Pay enhancements for out of hours work
- Sleep-in pay at national agreed rate
- Training in house and via local universities
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible working options considered
How to apply
You apply directly with Sheffield City Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 22 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Sheffield City Council’s website.
