Senior Team Leader - Complex Needs Care

Dignus Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual leave milestones

Health plan

Employee referral £500

Early Pay access

Pension

EAP wellbeing

Life assurance 2x salary

Overtime opportunities

Blue Light Card

Paid training

Fully funded apprenticeships

Career progression

Job summary

Dignus Group is seeking a Team Leader to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults with complex needs. You will lead shifts, support daily living, and guide a team to achieve optimal outcomes in a 24/7 home environment.

The role offers clear development pathways and access to training and recognised qualifications to support progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a care setting.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and overseeing the day-to-day running of the home.
• Supporting adults with daily living, routines, community access, and independence goals.
• Guiding and motivating the team to deliver best outcomes.
• Supporting care plans, risk assessments, medication, and record keeping.
• Working closely with the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to maintain high standards.
• Providing guidance and direction to Support Workers on shift.
• Delegating tasks and leading by example.
• Supporting staff development and carrying out supervisions when required.
• Deputising for management when needed.
• Ensuring the home remains safe, welcoming, and well managed.
• Managing incidents and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Care delivery

Communication

Risk management

Record keeping

Safeguarding

Decision making

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Dignus Group is seeking a Team Leader to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for adults with complex needs. You will lead shifts, support daily living, and guide a team to achieve optimal outcomes in a 24/7 home environment.

The role offers clear development pathways and access to training and recognised qualifications to support progression within the organisation.