Team Leader

Orpheus; Godstone; On-site; GBP 28,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A specialist college in Godstone is seeking an LSCA Support Lead / Team Leader to oversee a team and ensure effective care and learning support for young adults with disabilities. The role requires leadership, rota management, and aiding students in developing life skills. Qualifications include a Level 2/3 in Learning Support or Health & Social Care and relevant experience. This position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £28,700.48 per annum based on a term-time schedule, leading to impactful community involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties/disabilities.
• At least one year of line management experience.
• Knowledge of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Learning Support and Care Assistants (LSCAs).
• Support students with education and independent living skills.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Team player

Caring and patient

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Location: The Orpheus Centre, Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £28,700.48 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term-time only (44 weeks per year)
Contract: Permanent

Following a two-week rota system incorporating early and late shift patterns including some weekend working. Please note that this is a term time only contract for 44 weeks a year, 38 of which are term weeks, plus 6 weeks of admin, rehearsals, training – to be worked as required by the organisation

About Us

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist college that promotes personal development through the arts for young adults aged 18–25 with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Our core values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient, and determined—shape everything we do.

The role

We are seeking an LSCA Support Lead / Team Leader to manage a team of support staff and ensure the smooth running of care and learning support services. This role involves shift leadership, staff supervision, rota management, and supporting students to develop independence and life skills.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Learning Support and Care Assistants (LSCAs).
• Oversee staff development, inductions, and appraisals.
• Manage rotas and ensure adequate support across shifts.
• Support students with education, social activities, and independent living skills.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and organisational policies.
• Act as Lead Fire Officer and oversee medication management.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits.

About you

• Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Minimum two years’ experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties/disabilities.
• At least one year of line management experience.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Caring, patient, and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in further education or specialist provision.
• Knowledge of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Clean driving licence and willingness to drive minibuses.
• Be part of a creative and inclusive organisation.
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives that support staff wellbeing and diversity.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

For a full job description and person specification, click below:

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

Level 2/3 qualification in Learning Support or Health & Social Care; Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with learning difficulties/disabilities; At least 1 year of line management experience; Strong IT and administrative skiils