Team Leader

Cambian Group Plc; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of BH

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with clear career-pro

CareTech Foundation - grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Care Team Leader in Harrogate to lead a support worker team and deliver person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The role requires rota-based shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins; a DBS check is required; drivers are essential. CareTech offers extensive training and development opportunities along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a support worker team.
• Experience in mental health and learning disabilities environments.
• Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Ability to work rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support workers to deliver high-quality care.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care as needed.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Coordinate activities, appointments and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work as part of a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Mental health & LD experience

Deliver person-centred support

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults

Tools

Drivers

Job description

Care Team Leader

Location: Harrogate
Rate: £14.03 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 for a Team Leader to join our service in Harrogate supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Team Leaders play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• Experience Leading a Support Worker Team
• Experience in mental health & Learning Disabilities environment
• Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
• Drivers are essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressureConfidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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