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Brook Street; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership and team culture

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Team Leader for adults with learning disabilities near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. You will lead a fast-growing service, support the Service Manager, and ensure high-quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role involves supervising a team, managing rotas, and coordinating daily activities, with some evenings, weekends, and on-call duties. A Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care is required, plus relevant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in learning disability settings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to complete further training when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the service team to deliver high-quality care.
• Manage rota, daily activities and day-to-day operations with the Service Manager.
• Provide guidance, training and supervision to staff.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and health & safety regulations.
• Attend meetings and liaise with colleagues and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Team motivation

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Leader - Adults Learning Disability services

Permanent role, full time hours with generous benefits.

Based near Ellesmere port, Cheshire.

We're seeking a Team Leader to join a reputable and fast growing organisation who provide support to vulnerable adults with learning disability, complex needs. Joining one of their brand new services you will be part of the new team reporting into the Service Manager helping to provide the best quality of care and support.

The role

• To lead and support within the service, supporting the Support Workers to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning disability with mobility issues.


• Lead and motivate a team of staff, providing guidance, training, and support within 1-1s and supervisions.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.


• Support with rota management, daily activities and supporting the Service Manager with day to day running of the service.


• Be flexible to work on a rota basis including some weekends and evenings, and participate in the oncall structure.


• Attend meetings where required and liaise with all colleagues and professionals, adhering to CQC standards and guidelines.

About You

• Proven experience in a leading a team and supporting within services for adults with learning disability whether supported living or residential.


• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and manage a diverse team.


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations


• Hold your Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care and be willing to complete any further training where required.


• Flexible to work on a rota including shifts and occasional weekends.


• Preferably car driver with access to your own vehicle.


• Excellent communication and team playing skills.


• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays


• Scope for career and personal development


• Reward and recognition schemes.


• Collaborative team culture and environment


• Ongoing support from leadership