Care Team Leader

Nightingale Hammerson; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bedford is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader to oversee supported living services for adults with learning disabilities. This role focuses on empowering individuals through exceptional care and support. Join a CQC-rated 'Outstanding' team with opportunities for career development and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Career development pathways

28 days holiday plus additional days

Refer-a-friend scheme with bonuses

Paid comprehensive training

Life Insurance cover of £10,000

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Hastee Pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Proactive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly across the service.
• Support the development of care plans promoting independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader – Learning Disabilities Service (Supported Living)
Location:Warwick Manor or Shakespeare House, Bedford

Salary: £13.15 per hour (£25,650 per annum) plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent. 37.5 hours per week
Rated Outstanding by the CQC

Are you passionate about people? Do you thrive in a role where you can empower others, lead by example, and make a meaningful difference every day? Then we are searching for someone like you…

We are looking for a passionateTeam Leaderto join our supported living services inBedford, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join aCQC rated ‘Outstanding’service, to progress yourself and your career with Glenholme through continuous training and development opportunities and to make a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care and support. You will:

Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to provide person-centred, high-quality care and positive behaviour support

Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently across the service

Be a role model for best practice in support, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support

Support the development and implementation of care plans that promote independence, choice, and dignity

Take part in on-call responsibilities and support with rota management and staff supervisions

About You:

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs

Leadership or supervisory experience

A proactive, can-do attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)

A genuine passion for supporting people to live their best lives

Enjoy developing yourself and your team

Why Join Us?

Work in a CQC-ratedOutstandingservice – be proud of where you work!

Career development pathways and fully funded qualifications

A supportive and values-driven culture

Paidcomprehensive trainingwith genuine career advancement opportunities

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday)plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)

An additional day of holiday for your birthday

Refer-a-friendscheme: Earn a£250 bonusfor each friend you refer to work for us

Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, whenever you want.

Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply)

Enrolment into our Pension scheme

Automatic entry into ourEmployee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and well-being.

Reimbursement for theBlue Light Card

Join a service where your leadership can truly change lives. Apply today and start your journey with Glenholme in Bedford.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families, and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity, and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Job code:GHBED1

Salary / Benefits:£13.15 per hour (£25,650 per annum) plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits