Job Description

Team Leader - Peterborough, UK

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

up to £29,000

I am currently working with a well-established and highly regarded supported living care provider, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviours.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of support workers to ensure the highest quality of care and support for our service users.
• Promote independence, choice, and inclusion for service users in their daily lives.
• Manage allocated service shifts efficiently, ensuring activities, medication management, and community-based tasks are effectively planned and executed.
• Conduct assessments of new care packages and attend professional meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and local authority regulations, safeguarding issues, and effective risk assessments.
• Hold registration with CQC as the Registered Manager for supported living services.
• Report to the Group Operations Manager and participate in board and senior managers meetings.
• Collaborate with operations, training, finance, business, and HR teams to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Utilise industry-leading care IT systems and Microsoft Office applications effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within the social care sector.
• Strong understanding of care plans, risk assessments, and statutory/legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Good computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular community visits.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or above).

Call to Action

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills and qualifications we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team

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