Service Lead - Peterborough

CareTech Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a Service Lead in Peterborough to oversee operational management and support vulnerable adults. Candidates should possess or be willing to obtain a Diploma in Health and Social Care and have experience in the field. This role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

37.5 hours per week

20 days holiday + bank holidays

FREE training for nationally recognised qualifications

Career progression path

Employee Assistance Helpline

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by CareTech

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
• Mandatory driving license.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Ensure staff receive regular supervision.
• Develop dynamic support plans for service users.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Job Description:

Supported Living Service Lead, Peterborough - Must be a Driver

37.5 hours per week

20 days holiday + bank holidays

You will need to be flexible, as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends

Our ultimate aim is to help people develop the confidence and skills to live a fulfilling life as part of their wider local community.

We offer Permanent contracts 37.5 hrs per week
We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care
Career progression path within the company
Competitive rates of pay
Employee Assistance Helpline
Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us
Company Pension

Your Role:

Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service.
Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech’s Policy.
Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate.
Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person’s needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly.

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards.
Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
The ability to keep calm under pressure.
Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills.
The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
Driving license is a mandatory

Make a real difference in a rewarding leadership role. Start your journey with us today!

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.