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National Care Group; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app for finances

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

National Care Group seeks a Team Leader for Atlantic Way Care in Tavistock to guide staff in delivering person-centred support while maintaining independence for individuals. You will act as frontline manager and ensure back-office duties meet compliance.

The role emphasizes respect, listening, and compassion; driving licence is essential to complete assessments. The team leader will promote wellbeing and coordinate activities across homes with a focus on quality care and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Ideally has 6 months experience in a Team Leader Role.
• Driving Licence essential to complete assessments.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on call duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Flexible working approach

Proactive attitude

Driving Licence

Education

Experience with learning disabilities

Team Leader experience (6 months)

Job description

£13.86 per hour / £28,828.80 annually (Based on 40 hours)

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our team at Atlantic Way, based in

Tavistock.

If you have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to working and are proactive & dedicated, you could be a great addition to the team!

Atlantic Way Care is spread over seven individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex needs.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.

You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.

The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.

The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.

Access to an app called Stream (formerly known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.

A Team Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence. Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of individuals against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on call duties

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.

Able to motivate and manage a team.

Ideally has 6 months experience in a Team Leader Role.

Driving Licence essential to complete assessments.