Care Team Leader — Lead & Elevate Supported Living

New Way Recruitment LTD; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Leadership impact

Paid leave

Recognition programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader in the United Kingdom to lead a team of Support Workers in a specialist supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will drive person-centred care, manage rotas, ensure high standards of safeguarding and work closely with the Registered Manager to improve quality and governance. This role offers development and meaningful impact on lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or adult social care.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or complex needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Calm, compassionate and solution-focused approach.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 4/5 desirable or willingness to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Promote independence, dignity and positive outcomes.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are up to date.
• Monitor service quality through audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment, inductions and performance management.
• Create rotas ensuring safe staffing and continuity of care.
• Promote positive behaviour support and person-centred approaches.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, medication management and health & safety legislation.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Investigate incidents, manage complaints and contribute to service improvements.
• Support the Registered Manager with governance and quality assurance.
• Lead by example, creating a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture.

Skills

Supported living

Team Leader

CQC knowledge

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

New Way Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Care Team Leader in the United Kingdom to lead a team of Support Workers in a specialist supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will drive person-centred care, manage rotas, ensure high standards of safeguarding and work closely with the Registered Manager to improve quality and governance. This role offers development and meaningful impact on lives.