Team Leader

Caretech; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of?

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career...

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Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader to join our Edgerton Grove service in Stalybridge, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This role offers a rewarding, long‑term career with real opportunities to make a difference.

You will lead person-centred support, assist with daily living tasks, promote dignity and wellbeing, and coordinate activities and appointments. A rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins is expected; full training and DBS arranged

Qualifications

• At least 2 years Experience in a Supported Living or Residential Care Environment
• At least a year in a Senior or Team Leader position within care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Active listening

Job description

We are recruiting a Team Leader to join our service in Stalybridge, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you're new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

About the Service - Edgerton Grove

Edgerton Grove is a registered residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

Service User Interests

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we'll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• At least 2 years Experience in a Supported Living or Residential Care Environment
• At least a year in a Senior or Team leader position within care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs., CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Benefits

• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred