Care Team Leader

CareTech; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a Care Team Leader in Harrogate to provide high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a caring nature. Candidates should have experience in mental health settings and preferably hold a Health & Social Care Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

£500 ‘Recommend a Friend’ bonus

Blue Light Discount Card

Industry standard benefits package

Ongoing learning & development programmes

Career development & progression opportunities

Free DBS check and employee assistance programme

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• Experience leading a support worker team is essential.
• Experience in a mental health and learning disabilities environment required.
• Calm, caring, and fun nature is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Lead and support the team effectively.
• Engage positively with individuals and families.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Good leadership skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adults)

Job description

Care Team Leader – Harrogate, British Columbia, Canada

CareTech Community Services, established in 1993, is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We help individuals live independently in their own homes or residential care settings, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2
Contract: Full Time
Role Type: Permanent
Working hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £13.86 per hour
Closing Date: Tuesday 6 January 2026

What You’ll Need

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging & complex behaviours (essential)
• Calm, caring and fun nature
• Enjoyable, friendly personality
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to keep calm under pressure
• Passionate about making a difference in someone’s life
• Good leadership skills and written communication ability

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience leading a support worker team
• Experience in a mental health & learning disabilities environment
• Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adults) preferred
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Calm under pressure; good leadership
• Passion for making a difference in another person’s life

Company Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person‑Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 ‘Recommend a Friend’ bonus
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Industry standard benefits package
• Ongoing learning & development programmes
• Career development & progression opportunities
• Free DBS check and employee assistance programme
• CareTech Foundation grants for family and friends

All applicants will undergo DBS checks and satisfactory reference verification. CareTech is a Disability Confident Leader.