Team Leader

Inspire North; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire North is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to lead a team supporting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across North Yorkshire. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality service delivery while empowering young people towards independence. Ideal candidates will have strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working with vulnerable populations, alongside the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Learning and career development opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

Exclusive care workers discounts

Access to Employee Networks

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of safeguarding.
• Experience managing a team and client systems.
• Full valid UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering support for young people towards independence.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Drive positive outcomes for the team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities

Experience of working with vulnerable people

Ability to motivate and lead others

Tools

Client management systems (CMS, RIO, PARIS Initiative)

Job description

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Do you enjoy leading a team dedicated to empowering young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness living in our hostels across North Yorkshire. We are looking for a motivated Team Leader to drive positive outcomes and ensure high-quality service delivery.

As a Team Leader you will take the lead on delivering an approach to support, placing young people at the centre of their journey toward independence

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including how to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of working with client management systems ie, CMS, RIO, PARIS Initiative to lead and manage a team to meet agreed targets
• The ability to motivate and lead others to deliver excellent service
• A full valid UK driving licence

Please be aware that any offer of employment is subject to the successful completion of Enhanced Level 1 vetting.

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

For an informal chat about the role please contact Raman Nicol, Service Manager via or 07891852018.

The closing date for applications is 29 June 2025, but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don’t delay!

Good Luck!

Interviews will take place on 14 July 2025