Female Care Team Leader

Confederacion de Empresarios de Fuerteventura; Hemingford Grey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate and organized Team Leader to oversee support for young adults with disabilities. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Support Workers, manage staffing needs, and provide high-quality, person-centered care. This role offers £18.50 per hour, ongoing training, and a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Free DBS check

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-going training & support

Pension (subject to qualifying status)

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within care settings.
• Strong understanding of person-centered care principles.
• Ability to manage staffing and rotas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of Support Workers.
• Manage rotas and staffing needs.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of care provided.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Location: Huntingdon, PE28 (will be moving to St Neots PE19)

Days & Hours: 42.75 hours per week, 3 x 12.25 hour day shifts and 6 hours of admin time per week.

Pay: £18.50 per hour

Driver required? Essential

Driving Clients Car? Yes, wheelchair adapted vehicle, automatic.

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend training

Essential: Supporting young adults in their own home. Supporting adults with Cerebral Palsy

Desirable: Experience working with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy

Accommodation (while on duty): Carer facilities

Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Are you an experienced support professional looking to lead a dedicated care team and make a real difference in someone’s life?

Introducing Hannah

Hannah is a bright, intelligent young woman born in 2005, with a strong interest in learning and a love for staying active. She lives at home with her close-knit family, who play an important role in her life, and shares a close relationship with her brother, who has since moved out. Currently attending university, Hannah thrives in academic environments and enjoys expanding her knowledge about the world. She is a great listener and finds joy in hearing about other people's experiences.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys swimming and socialising. She regularly attends a monthly Ladies That Lunch event and is a member of a local club where she explores different sports and activities.

Hannah has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy which affects all four limbs. She uses an AAC Grid 3 for communication; you will need to allow her time to answer questions that are posed. There is a team of Support Workers currently in place and for transfers and personal care require 2:1 assistance to maintain Hannah’s comfort at all times.

About The Team Leader Role

As Team Leader, your primary focus will be to support Hannah in living a full, active, and fulfilling life. You’ll play a key role in helping her maximise her independence and reach her potential, while ensuring her care and support are consistently delivered to a high standard.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Overseeing and coordinating a team of 24/7 Support Workers
• Managing rotas, cover arrangements, and day-to-day staffing needs
• Leading on inductions, appraisals, and supervisions
• Identifying training needs and ensuring staff are well-equipped
• Promoting Hannah’s learning, wellbeing, and independence both at home and in the community
• Ensuring all care provided is safe, effective, and person-centred

This is a hands-on leadership role where your organisational skills, compassion, and commitment to quality care will make a lasting impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and committed care team, where your work will have a meaningful impact on Hannah’s life. By helping to maximise her opportunities and promote her independence, you’ll play a key role in her journey toward living life to the fullest.

This role is ideal for someone who communicates clearly and confidently, and who brings patience, empathy, warmth, and compassion to everything they do.

Benefits

• £18.50 per hour
• On-going training & support provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Pension (subject to qualifying status)
• Free DBS check.

In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered:

• Induction
• Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate)
• Regular clinical supervision/review meetings
• On-going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

Safeguarding

ILS Is Committed To Safeguarding And Promoting The Welfare Of Our Clients Within The Activities We Undertake, And ILS Expects All Our Clients Employees And Workers To Share This Commitment. The Suitability Of All Prospective Employees Or Workers Will Be Assessed During The Recruitment Process In Line With This Commitment. This Position Will Require

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references, including your last employer
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.

Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a female or male worker to work with our client.