Care Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Team Leader to support the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care and support. This role involves leading and motivating a team to provide high-quality care, ensuring efficient daily operations, and implementing care plans that promote independence. The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and a commitment to achieving a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. This position offers comprehensive training and multiple benefits, including generous holiday and a referral bonus.

Benefits

Paid comprehensive training

28 days holiday plus additional bonus days

Birthday holiday

Refer-a-friend scheme

Hastee Pay

Life Insurance cover

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursement for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work towards Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Support development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Leadership or supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Role Overview

As a Care Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care and support.

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday) plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days).
• One 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&Cs 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.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident employer and generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations, such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, we may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

Join Us

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.