Care Services Team Leader

Leicestershire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Care Service Team Leader for a 30-hour per week role at The Trees Short Breaks in Hinckley. You will oversee high-quality care for adults with disabilities, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations while leading a dedicated team. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to providing high-quality care and support.
• Responsive to the changing needs of a 24/7 service.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality services through effective audit systems.
• Provide direct care and support to service users.
• Work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Ability to motivate and support a team

Commitment to high-quality care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Care Service Team Leader

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: The Trees Short Breaks, Deveron Way, Hinckley LE10 0XD

Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker

Salary: Grade 9 £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: One x 30 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a work rota and work weekends and bank holidays when required)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 5 October 2025

Interview Date(s): 10 October 2025

Eligibility: This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications; therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives? Our friendly team at The Trees Short Breaks, in Hinckley, are looking for a Care Services Team Leader (1 x 30 hours per week). The Trees Short breaks is a purpose-built respite home in Hinckley, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team to provide person centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the Role Responsibilities

We are looking for people with supervisory or managerial experience who can help us continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks services. You will:

• Help maintain high-quality services through effective audit systems and ensure we deliver outcome-focused care and support.
• Have the skills to identify risks and a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Provide direct care and support to people who use our services and have the ability to motivate and support our team, promoting the right values and celebrating individuality and diversity.
• Work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
• Receive training and have a team to mentor, coach, and support your journey.
• Have DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) and DBS-related requirements met at the point of appointment.

About You

To apply for this post you must meet all of the following:

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality care and support, and maximising independence.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service; must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.
• Have the ability to assist with moving and handling of people using available equipment.
• Have a suitable level of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting.
• Have the ability to analyse information to reach defensible decisions (demonstrating the use of risk management tools).
• Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge on the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

We expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence them as part of the interview process.

Flexible Working

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, we will consider flexible working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances while still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss possible flexible working options, please contact the person named below.

How to Apply / Contact

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Name: Sharon Duffus (Resourcing Co-ordinator)

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applicants from ethnically diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply, please click Apply Now. You will need to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

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