Care Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Stamford is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage support workers and deliver high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, compassion, and experience in the healthcare sector, alongside a commitment to enhancing the lives of service users. This role offers competitive benefits and encourages a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days for service

£250 referral bonus

Hastee Pay

Life Insurance cover

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursed Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of support workers.
• Develop and implement care plans with healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided.
• Build strong relationships with service users and families.
• Provide hands-on support including personal care.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to motivate a team

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic healthcare team, specialising in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a team of support workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users.

About the Service

Cecilian Court is a specialist supported living service located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and other conditions that may require daily support. Our service is focused on empowering residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of support workers, providing guidance, support and supervision to ensure the delivery of person‑centred care.
• Developing and implementing care plans, tailored to the individual needs of service users, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Building strong relationships with service users, their families and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Providing hands‑on support and assistance to service users, including personal care, meal preparation and medication administration.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, preferably working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days) and an additional day holiday for your birthday.
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us.
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday.
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and enrolment into our Pension scheme.
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and well‑being.
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card.

Disability Confident – Our employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.