Team Leader

Choice Care; Barton on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Barton on Sea is looking for a Team Leader to oversee and support social care workers. The role includes ensuring high standards of care, managing daily operations, and fostering a supportive environment for residents with learning disabilities. Candidates should have relevant experience and be effective communicators. Enjoy a range of benefits and contribute meaningfully to the lives of others.

Benefits

Learning Academy

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Paid day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Team Leader or in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social care workers.
• Liaise with seniors and report concerns.
• Assist residents in daily activities.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Experience in the care sector

Job description

Overview

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and lead by example. You will also liaise with the seniors in the home reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge. Not only will you make a huge difference to people's lives, but you'll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the home
• Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
• Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting residents in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the home
• Using your initiative when supporting residents during their activities and with day‑to‑day tasks

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

Benefits

• Learning Academy – Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
• Holiday entitlement – starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme – enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary – staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in‑house training – Advanced Management Development Programme for managers and Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw – three winners receive £500 each, tax‑free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Wagestream – financial health app for tracking earnings, saving automatically, optional pay advances, vouchers and financial support
• Minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

About Choice Care

Choice Care is one of the UK's leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years' experience, we're at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live – they're like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close‑knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self‑esteem. In every Choice Care home there's a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events,, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Location

Twynham provides support for seven residents with mild learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. All the people we support are encouraged to attend local colleges and work placements. We support the use of public transport as much as possible, but the home also has its own vehicle for leisure, recreational and educational activities in the community. Twynham is situated less than one mile from New Milton town centre, and around ten miles from both Christchurch and Bournemouth.