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Social Care and Education; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Care and Education is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for our care services in Hinckley on a temporary contract (up to 12 months). You will lead a team of care staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care in line with regulatory standards, including CQC.

The role is hands-on, supporting both the team and service users while overseeing day-to-day operations and policy compliance. You will develop staff, plan rotas, maintain records, and build strong relationships with service users,

Qualifications

• Leadership and management of care staff
• Commitment to person-centred care
• Regulatory and policy compliance awareness
• Staff development and supervision
• Rotas planning and flexible working patterns
• Effective communication with service users and families
• Safeguarding awareness

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of care staff, including recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensure services deliver person-centred care that maximises independence, choice, and control.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and organise staff rotas to meet service requirements, including flexible working patterns.
• Develop strong relationships with service users, families, advocates, and external partners.
• Oversee the safe management of service resources, facilities, and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and respond to enquiries or complaints professionally.
• Promote inclusion, respect for diversity, and adherence to safeguarding procedures.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader on a temporary contract (up to 12 months) to join our care services in Hinckley. You will lead a team of care staff, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality care in line with regulatory standards, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This role is hands-on and involves supporting both your team and service users directly, while overseeing day-to-day operations, staff development, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of care staff, including recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensure services deliver person-centred care that maximises independence, choice, and control.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Plan and organise staff rotas to meet service requirements, including flexible working patterns.
• Develop strong relationships with service users, families, advocates, and external partners.
• Oversee the safe management of service resources, facilities, and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and respond to enquiries or complaints professionally.
• Promote inclusion, respect for diversity, and adherence to safeguarding procedures.