Team Leader

United Response; Highweek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national disability charity is seeking an experienced Team Leader for their supported living services in Teighnbridge, England. This role involves leading a team to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring high standards of care, and providing hands-on support. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to work flexible hours. The position offers competitive benefits, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days' paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 additional paid Wellbeing Days

Fully paid training and access to recognized qualifications

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational health services

Life assurance scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A full UK driving license is required.
• Willingness to learn sign language is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in daily operations.
• Provide direct support to individuals.
• Supervise staff and manage rotas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

IT literacy

Job description

United Response is looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our supported living services in Teighnbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including Deaf individuals, both in their homes and in the local community. As a national disability charity, our mission is to ensure the people we support live fulfilling, independent lives.

We deliver person-centred, empowering care that helps each individual achieve their goals and aspirations.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service
• Providing direct, hands-on support to the people we support
• Supervising staff, managing rotas, and overseeing support plans
• Liaising with families, professionals, and external agencies
• Ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained
• Confidence in mentoring and supporting team members
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• IT literacy and ability to manage administrative tasks
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins
• Experience supporting Deaf people, or a willingness to learn sign language, is highly valued

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Benefits

• 20 days' paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - increasing with service
• 2 additional paid Wellbeing Days each year
• Fully paid training and access to recognised qualifications
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Occupational health, counselling, and wellbeing services
• Life assurance scheme (2x basic salary)
• Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility

If you're passionate about empowering others, growing your leadership skills, and making a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This role includes some evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts, as well as sleep-in duties.