Team Leader

Acuity Care Group; Bugle; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a motivated Team Leader to oversee dedicated support packages for individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves 28 hours of leadership and management duties alongside 12 hours of direct support each week. The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience in health or social care, a strong understanding of autism and learning disabilities, and great communication skills. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Training in NVQs

Progression opportunities

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within health or social care.
• Strong understanding of Learning Disabilities, Autism, mental health support.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and coaching to your team.
• Deliver safe, person-centered support alongside your team.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the individual and their family.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of Learning Disabilities

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Team Leader – Bodmin & Higher Bugle \u2022 Permanent | Full UK Driving Licence required | £16.80 per hour | 40 hours per week. \u2022 12 hours on shift (Days and Sleep‑ins) and 28 hours off shift leading teams supporting 3 People We Support in their own homes & transitioning from hospital to their own home. \u2022 Lead with Confidence. Support with Purpose. We’re seeking a capable, motivated, and experienced Team Leader to oversee dedicated support packages in Cornwall. This blended role includes 28 hours of leadership and management duties alongside 12 hours of hands‑on support each week. You’ll guide and develop a team of Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high‑quality care for an individual living independently. \u2022 This person lives with a Learning Disability, Autism, Mental Health and Behaviours of Concern – but these do not define them. They enjoy being active in the community and spending quality time with family and friends. \u2022 It is really important that you’re able to work across multiple packages and this multidisciplinary working ensures that you’re able to model “what good looks like” and get the best out of our people.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management (28 hours per week – off rota)

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and support to your team.
• Manage performance and documented supervisions, oversee training compliance, and encourage ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate rotas, care plans, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Ensure all practice meets CQC standards and organisational policies.
• Lead team meetings, complete incident debriefs and escalates concerns to the Registered Manager as needed.
• Work alongside and supporting other team leaders and manager to ensure all management tasks and responsibilities are completed.

Direct Support (12 hours per week – on rota)

• Deliver safe, person‑centred support alongside your team.
• Encourage and facilitate meaningful, goal‑focused activities.
• Demonstrate excellent practice and champion a person‑centred culture.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the individual and their family to promote continuity of care.

About You

• Previous leadership experience within health or social care.
• Strong understanding of Learning Disabilities, Autism, physical health needs, behaviours that may be perceived as challenging, and mental health support.
• Enteral PEG feeding training is an advantage.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational and decision‑making skills.
• Based in or near Bodmin/Higher Bugle, with a FULLUK Driving Licence.

More about Acuity Care Group \u2022 We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism, Bespoke Team Brain Injury. \u2022 This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands‑on Team Leader. \u2022 We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person‑centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. \u2022 Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What else do we offer?

We do offer additional benefits including:

• Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, and travel companies.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with 24/7 GP appointments and cashback for health expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support helplines and counselling for mental wellness, finances, and relationships.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care.
• Progression opportunities within the organisation.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500!

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Contact Details: Acuity Care Group

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Contact: Leon Larkings
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