Care Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

Glenholme Healthcare Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedford is seeking a Care Team Leader to support the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care for individuals with learning disabilities. You will lead a team of Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and managing operations effectively. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a passion for helping others. This position offers a competitive salary of £13.15 per hour and various health and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Career development pathways

Paid comprehensive training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to provide high-quality care.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support the development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Team Leader - Learning Disabilities. Full-Time in Bedford, GB - Warwick Manor & Shakespeare House. Care Team Leader – Learning Disabilities (Supported Living). Location: Warwick Manor and 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.

About the Role

As a Care 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-rated Outstanding service – be proud of where you work!
• Career development pathways and fully funded qualifications
• A supportive and values-driven culture
• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• An additional day of 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, whenever you want
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply)
• 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
• Reimbursement for the Blue 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