Care and Support Team leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kirby-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Discounts for shopping, travel andLeis

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working with overtime

Coaching and appraisal

Supervision and peer support

Cycle to Work scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a ledership-focused Team Leader to support the Ducks Halt service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role emphasizes managing daily operations, guiding staff, and delivering person-centered care with a flexible approach.

The post is a 40-hour role with flexible working and overtime opportunities, aimed at empowering individuals and ensuring safe, high-quality care. DBS checks are standard for appointment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Sensitive and intuitive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Allocate duties effectively and safely.
• Deliver enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for everyone supported.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn each individual's specific needs and support them in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard the people supported.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Support individuals to build life skills and take part in activities they enjoy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team working

Sensitive approach

Job description

This team leader post sits within the Ducks Halt service, which supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mental and physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. The role centres on supporting management and team members in the daily running of the service, allocating duties safely and delivering individualised care. It is a 40-hour post with flexible working and overtime available. An enhanced DBS check is required before appointment.

What the job involves

• Support management and team members in the day-to-day running of the service
• Allocate duties effectively and safely
• Deliver enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for everyone supported
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
• Learn each individual's specific needs and support them in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required
• Safeguard the people supported
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Support individuals to build life skills and take part in activities they enjoy

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication
• Good team working
• Sensitive and intuitive approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Genuine drive to make a real difference to people's lives
• Commitment to empowering service user independence

What’s offered

• Pension scheme
• Professional development and apprenticeship scheme opportunities
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts
• Healthcare and financial benefits
• Flexible working with overtime opportunity
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Cycle to Work scheme