Team Leader

Acuity Care Group; Gulval; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Team Leader in Gulval. The role involves supervising and supporting a team, managing performance, and delivering outstanding care to individuals with complex needs. Candidates should have previous leadership experience in health or social care and a strong understanding of Learning Disabilities and Autism. This position offers opportunities for progression and ongoing training, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training opportunities

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support to your team.
• Manage performance and oversee training compliance.
• Deliver safe, person-centred support alongside your team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of Learning Disabilities

Decision-making skills

Job description

Team Leader – Penzance
Permanent | Full UK Driving Licence required | £16.80 per hour | 36 hours per week (12 on shift, 28 off shift).

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management (12 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, if needed, elevate concerns to the Registered Manager.
• Work alongside and support other team leaders and managers to ensure all management tasks and responsibilities are completed.
• Direct Support (24 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 FULL UK Driving Licence.

More About Acuity Care Group

Acuity Care Group has been around for nearly 20 years, employing over 900 people across Operations and supporting roles. We are a Supported Living healthcare provider with three specialist business divisions: LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism, Bespoke and Team Brain Injury. Supported living teams work closely with adults and children with complex care needs and a range of both physical and mental disabilities.

What Next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above, please apply through the job link. If you have any questions before you apply, feel free to call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail, review screening questions and arrange an interview on Teams.

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – exclusive rewards website and special offers.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and tickets.
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care.
• Progression opportunities within the organisation.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Generous Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500.

Contact Details

Acuity Care Group
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Leon Larkings
Email: [e-mail]

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.