Team Leader

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hastee Pay

Life Insurance £10,000

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus £250

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Job summary

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare in Bedford is seeking a Team Leader for our learning disabilities supported living service at Shakespeare House. You will lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to deliver person-centred care and positive behaviour support.

This permanent, full-time role offers training, career progression, and a strong values-driven culture. You’ll work 37.5 hours per week with alternate weekends off, and enjoy a supportive environment in a CQC-rated Outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to provide person-centred, high-quality care and positive behaviour support.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently across the service.
• Be a role model for best practice in support, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support.
• Support the development and implementation of care plans that promote independence, choice, and dignity.
• Take part in on-call responsibilities and support with rota management and staff supervisions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Level 2 Diploma HSC

Passion for supporting people

Team development

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Team Leader – Learning Disabilities (Supported Living)
Location: Shakespeare House, Bedford

Salary: £13.65 per hour plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. 37.5 hours per week, alternate weekends off
Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC

We are looking for passionate Team Leaders to join our supported living services in Bedford.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you enjoy empowering others, leading your team by example, and making a meaningful difference to someone's life? Then we are searching for someone like you…

This is an exciting opportunity to join a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ service and expand our existing senior team. There are ample training courses available with career advancement opportunities, culminating with industry recognised qualifications. We want you to progress yourself and your career with us so that you can continue to make a difference.

About the Role:

As a Care Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care and support. You will:

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to provide person-centred, high-quality care and positive behaviour support
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently across the service
• Be a role model for best practice in support, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support
• Support the development and implementation of care plans that promote independence, choice, and dignity
• Take part in on-call responsibilities and support with rota management and staff supervisions

About You:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• A genuine passion for supporting people to live their best lives
• Enjoy developing yourself and your team

Why Join Us?

• Work in a CQC-rated Outstanding service – be proud of where you work!
• Career development pathways and fully funded qualifications
• A supportive and values-driven culture
• Paidcomprehensive trainingwith genuine career advancement opportunities
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday) plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• An additional day of holiday for your birthday
• Refer-a-friendscheme: Earn a£250 bonusfor each friend you refer to work for us
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, whenever you want
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply)
• Enrolment into our Pension scheme
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and well-being.
• Reimbursement for the Blue Light Card

Join a service where your leadership can truly change lives. Apply today and start your journey with Glenholme in Bedford.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families, and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity, and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Job code: GHBED1