Team Leader

Northern Healthcare; Chester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This full-time role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care, and promoting independence among residents. With a focus on person-centred care, the Team Leader will also supervise Support Workers and maintain high standards of safeguarding and confidentiality. Join a values-driven team and make a real difference every day!

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working week & shift patterns

Career development opportunities + NVQ training

Comprehensive induction & buddy programme

Healthcare cover (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy)

Free car parking

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Employee awards & recognition schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to take the next step into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operations alongside the Service Manager.
• Supporting residents in daily activities to promote independence.
• Supervising and mentoring Support Workers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We’re Hiring: Team Leader – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: Beck House, Littleton, Chester
Full-Time | 38.5 Hours Per Week | £13.70 per hour with enhanced overtime rates of £15.70 per hour

Are you ready to take the next step in your career while changing lives for the better? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Team Leader to join our passionate team at Beck House, Chester.

If you believe in putting people first, have a drive to support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, and want to be part of a close-knit, values-driven team — this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation journey of our residents. You’ll lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring exceptional care and outcome-focused support at every step.

Every day will bring challenges — but also incredible rewards as you witness the progress and empowerment of those you support.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the day-to-day operations alongside the Service Manager.

Supporting residents in daily activities to promote independence.

Supervising and mentoring Support Workers.

Safely administering prescribed medication.

Allocating duties effectively across the team.

Championing person-centred care and positive relationships with residents and families.

Maintaining accurate, respectful records.

Promoting safeguarding, confidentiality, and best practices at all times.

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.

Leadership experience or a strong desire to take the next step into a leadership role.

Empathy, resilience, and dedication to making a difference.

A team player with excellent communication skills.

Ideally, Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).

Must have the right to work in the UK.

Our core values? Positive. Respectful. Honest. Understanding. Dedicated. If those sound like you, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Get in Return:

£13.70 per hour

️ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

️ Flexible working week & shift patterns (including weekends)

Career development opportunities + NVQ training

Comprehensive induction & buddy programme

Healthcare cover (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy)

Free car parking

Enhanced DBS check paid for

Employee awards & recognition schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

️ Wellbeing support & workplace culture that cares

Ready to Lead with Heart?

If you’re a current Support Worker, Team Leader, or someone with the experience and passion to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping brighter futures — apply now and be part of something meaningful.