Victoria Bingham
Team Leader with 10+ years experience in residential childcare and child protection
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About
Dedicated and compassionate Team Leader currently and over 10 years' experience supporting children and young people across residential childcare, fostering, education and early years settings. Experienced in leading shifts, safeguarding vulnerable children, behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, risk assessment and working alongside multi-agency professionals. I am passionate about helping young people achieve positive outcomes and pride myself on building trusting relationships while maintaining high standards of care.
I am eager to continue developing my career within children's residential services.
Experience
Team Leader / Residential Childcare Worker at The Tiger Group (2025-11 – Present)
- Lead shifts within a children's residential home.
- Support children with emotional and behavioural needs.
- Promote positive outcomes through therapeutic and trauma-informed care.
- Complete daily records, incident reports and care documentation.
- Carry out safeguarding responsibilities and risk management.
- Mentor and support staff members.
- Work closely with social workers, schools, CAMHS and other professionals.
- Encourage independence and life skills for young people.
Lunchtime Supervisor & School Cleaner & support staff at Catshill Middle School (2023-12 – 2025-10)
- Supervised over 100 pupils during lunch periods.
- Promoted positive behaviour and ensured pupil safety.
- Maintained high cleaning standards across school facilities.
- Worked effectively as part of the school team.
Full-Time Foster Carer at Worcestershire County Council (2016-02 – 2023-04)
- Provided full-time care for a looked-after child for over seven years.
- Worked closely with social workers, schools and health professionals.
- Managed appointments, education and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records and attended statutory meetings.
- Supported the young person to successfully transition into independent living.
Playworker at Rhyme Time (2014-09 – 2016-02)
- Delivered engaging play and learning activities.
- Encouraged communication, confidence and development.
- Supported babies and nursery-aged children through play and music.
Receptionist at Studley Castle Hotel (2006-10 – 2009-07)
- Delivered excellent customer service.
- Managed reception duties and bookings.
- Handled enquiries professionally in a busy environment.
Receptionist Apprentice at Brooklyn Motors (2001-08 – 2006-03)
- Carried out administration and reception duties.
- Managed customer enquiries and appointments.
- Filing, typing and office organisation.
