Service Lead - Peterborough

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supported living service as a Service Lead in Peterborough. This role involves managing operations, supervising staff, and developing support plans for adults with diverse needs. With a commitment to quality care, you'll help individuals lead fulfilling lives in their communities. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

FREE training for qualifications

Career progression path

Employee Assistance Helpline

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour and mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards a Health and Social Care diploma.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the home.
• Ensure staff receive regular supervision.
• Develop dynamic support plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

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
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• 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
• Company Pension

Your Role:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring effective resource use to provide quality service.
• Ensure staff receive regular supervision according to policy.
• Collaborate with the Service Development Team on resident assessment and transition.
• Develop dynamic support plans involving the person and reviewing regularly.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for working with vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding standards.
• Driving license (mandatory).

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

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd supports 5000 adults across more than 300 services in the UK, providing care for diverse needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs, and brain injury. We promote independence and self-confidence in community settings.

CareTech is a “Disability Confident Leader”.

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, with costs covered by the employer.

We appreciate your interest; due to high volume, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 7-10 days.