Care Services Team Leader — Flexible 30hrs

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council in Wigston seeks a Care Services Team Leader to supervise and support a team delivering short-break care. The role involves ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and coordinating with staff to meet service needs.

You will contribute to safeguarding, audit readiness, and staff development while working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. Flexible working options may be discussed as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or managerial experience in social care settings.
• Strong IT and written skills to maintain clear records.
• Ability to analyse information and make defensible decisions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care staff delivering services in Short Breaks.
• Maintain high-quality care and support through audit processes.
• Identify risks and apply safeguarding procedures.
• Motivate and support the team to deliver person-centred care.
• Ensure records are accurate, clear, and compliant with policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

IT literacy

Written communication

Risk assessment

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council in Wigston seeks a Care Services Team Leader to supervise and support a team delivering short-break care. The role involves ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and coordinating with staff to meet service needs.

You will contribute to safeguarding, audit readiness, and staff development while working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. Flexible working options may be discussed as part of the role.