Team Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Bromsgrove is seeking a Team Leader to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs at King George Close.

You will lead a small team, manage plans, support individuals in distress, and promote independence within a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in supported living or residential care.
• At least 1 year in a senior or team leader role within care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota.
• Full driving license desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans.
• Build trusting and professional relationships.
• Support individuals during periods of emotional distress.
• Follow PBS plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

PBS knowledge

Resilience

Job description

Team Leader Location: Bromsgrove Worcester Rate: £13.79 per hour Permanent | Full-time |
37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role. ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ 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.

We are recruiting Waking Support Workers to join our service in Bromsgrove, supporting young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, including behaviours that may challenge.

We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and proactive individuals who are passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Whether you are new to care or experienced, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career while truly making an impact.

This is not a traditional care role.

We are seeking people who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and support individuals through some of the most challenging moments in their lives.

About the Service

• King George Close King George Close is a residential care home located in a quiet residential street.

The service supports up to five young people with a range of mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and/or autistic spectrum conditions.

Our focus is on supporting individuals to develop independence and progress on their personal journey.

About the People We Support

The individuals living at the service may present with: Autistic Spectrum Disorder Learning disabilities Mental health needs Emotional dysregulation Self-harm behaviours Suicidal ideation Absconding behaviours Complex trauma backgrounds Behaviours that challenge services Our aim is to create a safe, therapeutic, and person-centred environment where individuals can develop emotional regulation, independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Service User Interests

We actively support individuals to engage in meaningful activities, including: Arts and crafts Days out (theme parks, meals, social activities, Christmas markets) Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local community and parks Cooking and baking to build life skills

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will: Deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with individual plans Build trusting and professional relationships Support individuals during periods of emotional distress Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care (where required) Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support with appointments, activities, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively within a team

Who We’re Looking For?

We are seeking individuals who are: Caring and patient Calm and emotionally resilient Compassionate and non-judgemental Professional in challenging situations Respectful, positive, and resilient Confident in setting clear and consistent boundaries Team players with a positive attitude Strong communicators with basic IT and written skills Flexible and reliable Essential 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 Good written and verbal communication skills Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice Ability to remain calm under pressure Desirable Requirements Experience supporting individuals with autism Experience supporting mental health needs Experience supporting individuals with self-harm or behaviours that challenge Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Enhanced DBS requir

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