Care Team Leader

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living service is seeking a passionate Care Team Leader to provide high-quality, person-centred care at their facility in Peterborough. The successful candidate will lead a team of Support Workers, implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies, and ensure smooth daily operations. The role requires experience with learning disabilities or complex needs and prior leadership experience. This full-time position offers ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and various employee benefits, including paid holidays and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully funded training

28 days holiday plus additional days per year

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care setting.
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach with strong communication skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team of Support Workers to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.
• Supporting staff with Positive Behaviour Support strategies and best practice.
• Ensuring daily operations run smoothly and consistently across the service.
• Helping with rotas, supervisions, and contributing to on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Solution-focused approach

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Team Leader - (Residential)

Location: Glenholme Haddon House
Salary: £13.15 per hour plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Care Team Leader to join our supported living service at Glenholme Haddon House.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you enjoy empowering others, leading your team by example, and making a meaningful difference in someone’s life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Glenholme Haddon House, a valued Glenholme supported living service dedicated to delivering personalised, person-centred care. Haddon House supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a calm, structured, and nurturing environment, promoting independence, choice, and dignity at every stage of their journey.

The service is well-established with a strong staff team, clear routines, and a focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). You will be joining a service where leadership, consistency, and compassionate support make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

There are ample training courses available, with career advancement opportunities leading to industry‑recognised qualifications. We want you to grow and progress with us so that you can continue to make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Care Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care at Haddon House. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating a team of Support Workers to deliver exceptional, person-centred care
• Supporting staff with Positive Behaviour Support strategies and best practice
• Ensuring daily operations run smoothly and consistently across the service
• Acting as a role model for safeguarding, dignity, and professional standards
• Supporting the development, review, and implementation of individual support plans
• Assisting with rotas, supervisions, and contributing to on‑call responsibilities

About You

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care setting
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach with strong communication skills
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• A genuine passion for supporting people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives
• Confidence in leading by example and supporting team development

Why Join Glenholme Haddon House?

• Be part of a well‑structured supported living service where leadership truly matters
• Fully funded training and clear career progression pathways
• A supportive, values‑driven organisational culture*
• Paid comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an additional day per year of service (up to 5 extra days)*
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each successful referral*
• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Life insurance worth £10,000 (T&Cs apply)*
• Pension scheme enrolment*
• Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional, financial, and wellbeing support*
• Blue Light Card reimbursement*

Join a service where your leadership, empathy, and commitment can genuinely change lives. Apply today and begin your journey with Glenholme Haddon House.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We are committed to treating individuals, families, and staff with respect and dignity while promoting equality, equity, and diversity.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

T&Cs apply to all benefits.
Job Code: GHHT1