Team Leader

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to empower adults with learning disabilities. You will lead a team, support care plan development, and ensure high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a passion for enhancing the lives of others. This full-time role offers robust career development and benefits including paid training and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Career development pathways

28 days holiday plus additional days

Refer-a-friend scheme

Life insurance cover

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work towards the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently across the service.
• Support the development and implementation of care plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Team Leader – Learning Disabilities Service (Supported Living)
Location: Warwick Manor or Shakespeare House, Bedford
Salary: £13.15 per hour (£25,650 per annum) plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. 37.5 hours per week
Rated Outstanding by the CQC

Are you passionate about people? Do you thrive in a role where you can empower others, lead by example, and make a meaningful difference every day? Then we are searching for someone like you…

We are looking for a passionate Team Leader to join our supported living services in Bedford, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ service, to progress yourself and your career with Glenholme through continuous training and development opportunities and to make a difference in people’s lives.

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

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
• Paid comprehensive training with 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-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for 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