Care Specialist

Comfort Care Services Ltd; Merton, Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank-h

Company pension scheme

Laptop and mobile provided

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Comfort Care Services Ltd in the Merton & Sutton area is seeking a Health & Social Care Team Leader to supervise supported living services. You will lead care teams, ensure compliance, and deliver outstanding person-centred support to adults with complex care needs.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential as travel between services is required; the role offers a competitive salary, 28 days leave, pension, laptop and mobile, mileage reimbursement and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in health and social care settings.
• Strong people management and coordination skills with frontline teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care teams across supported living services.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, quality and regulatory standards.
• Maintain high‑quality environments and person‑centred support for residents.
• Travel between services to cover shifts and oversee operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Driving licence

Job description

Health & Social Care – Supported Living Care Team Leader

Merton & Sutton Area | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Driver Essential | Immediate Opportunity | Competitive Salary, Dependent on Experience

Comfort Care Services is a leading provider of supported living and specialist care services for vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, enduring mental health needs and complex care requirements. We are looking for an experienced, organised and compassionate Health & Social Care Team Leader to take ownership of our care home services across the Merton and Sutton area, leading teams, ensuring compliance, maintaining high-quality environments and delivering outstanding person‑centred support to the people in our care.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Team Leader, Supervisor, Deputy Manager or similar professional looking to take the next step in their career. We are also keen to hear from candidates with leadership experience gained within any area of health and social care who can demonstrate strong people management skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

About you

You will be a confident and approachable leader who can motivate teams, manage competing priorities and build positive relationships with care home users, families, professionals and colleagues. You will be knowledgeable about health and social care, safeguarding, quality and compliance, with the organisational skills to keep services running safely and effectively.

You will be proactive, client-focused and solutions-oriented, with a hands‑on approach to supporting both staff and care home users. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as regular travel between services forms part of the role.

What we offer

• competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• a company pension scheme
• company laptop and mobile phone
• mileage reimbursement for business travel
• business car insurance paid where applicable
• free parking
• ongoing training and development
• and genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive and caring organisation.

Comfort Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and relevant compliance checks.

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