Team Leader

Brook Street; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank?

Well-being support

Training and induction programmes

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

Brook Street in Lancaster is seeking a Team Leader for Adult Social Care to lead a dedicated team in a supported living service. You will coordinate rotas, support shift leadership and ensure person-centred care for 6 adults with learning disabilities.

The role is hands-on with real purpose, offering ongoing development, a supportive team environment and opportunities to grow within social care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team in a social care setting.
• Ability to coordinate rotas and provide on-shift leadership.
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Flexible to work on a rota including some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support workers and provide person-centred care for 6 adults with learning disabilities.
• Coordinate rotas and support shift leadership to ensure smooth coverage.
• Support daily activities, keeping people engaged, supported and empowered.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver consistent support for those cared for.
• Step in to guide day-to-day operations and maintain focus across shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift coordination

Rota planning

People management

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Team Leader (Adult Social Care)
Location: Lancaster
Permanent with generous benefits.

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day? We're working in partnership with an established and leading provider of adult social care who support adults with learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, ABI and those with autism within services across the country.

We're seeking a skilled Team Leader for one of their supported living services in Lancaster. It's a hands-on leadership role with real purpose, strong teamwork, and an opportunity to grow your career in social care.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading a team of support workers and helping maintain a calm, person-centred support approach to 6 adults with learning disability.
• Coordinating rotas and supporting shift leadership to ensure coverage runs smoothly
• Supporting with day-to-day activities, helping people stay engaged, supported and empowered
• Working alongside your team to deliver consistent support for the people being supported
• Stepping in to offer guidance where needed to keep things on track across shifts

What you'll bring:

• Experience supporting others in a social care setting (or similar hands-on support role)
• A natural ability to lead by example-supportive, organised and confident on shift
• Strong coordination skills, particularly around shift routines and rota planning and a relevant social care qualification preferably NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• The confidence to guide day-to-day support while still working alongside the team
• A compassionate, respectful approach to supporting people with dignity and care, with flexibility to work on a rota including days, evenings and some weekend shifts.

What\'s in it for you :

• A supportive and inclusive team environment encouraging collaboration and ongoing support
• Scope for career and personal development
• Training and Induction programmes
• Annual leave of 33 days including bank holidays
• Well -being support
• Rewards and recognition

Additional information:

* You\'ll be part of a team environment where day-to-day leadership and real support go hand in hand If you\'re motivated by meaningful work and you\'re ready to lead a team with heart and clarity, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your social care career!