Tavistock Court Team Leader

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a part-time Tavistock Court Team Leader to oversee care for residents. The role includes electronically managing rosters, leading staff meetings, and creating tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will work flexibly, covering evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Applicants should have experience in adult social care and strong organizational skills. The council promotes a supportive work environment, emphasizing inclusion for all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or a related field.
• Proficient in creating and managing person-centred care plans.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete rostering electronically and ensure effective building cover.
• Chair meetings with staff members.
• Take on duties of home carer when required.

Skills

Hyperion

Acquisition

Asset

ABAP

Basic

Activex

Job description

General information

• Reference: 004817
• Closing Date: 04 / 11 / 2025
• Service Area: Directorate – Adult Services & Direct Services
• Category: Care / Support Work – Adult Social Care
• Job Title: Tavistock Court Team Leader
• Grade: BBU06
• Salary Range (pro rata for part time roles): BBU- 28142
• Contract Type: Part time permanent
• Contract Hours: 30
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1

Job Advert

We are recruiting an Extra Care Team Leader on a part‑time basis including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete rostering electronically and ensure effective building cover.
• Chair meetings with staff members.
• Complete person‑centred care plans.
• Take on duties of home carer when required.
• Report and record accurately.
• Support team manager in recruitment and retention.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role. An optional CV template is provided below.

• Closing Date: 4th November 2025
• Interview Date: 14th November 2025

Additional Vacancy Information

• Allowance (pro rata for part‑time roles): n / a
• Work Pattern: 2 week rota – week 1 early shift and week 2 late shift.
• Is this an enhanced DBS role: Yes
• Is this a politically restricted role: No
• Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English speaker: Yes
• Location: Bedfordshire – Tavistock Court, Bedford
• Is this a designated car user position: No
• Key Skills: Hyperion, Acquisition, Asset, ABAP, Basic, Activex

Legal Statements

The Council will not normally re‑employ ex‑employees in receipt of a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) or a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical.

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant and pledges to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

DBS

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).