Team Leader

National Care Group; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization is seeking a Team Leader in Morecambe to guide a team in delivering person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. You'll manage staff, ensure compliance with policies, and promote clients' well-being and independence. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care and a Level 3 NVQ. The role offers 40 hours per week at £13 per hour.

Benefits

Paid training and opportunity for recognized qualifications

Inclusive culture celebrating diversity

Wellbeing support for health and happiness

Refer a Friend scheme rewards

Access to Wagestream app for financial control

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Overall staff management and development.
• Leading the team in promoting clients’ well-being and safety.
• Monitoring and assisting in the delivery of activities.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities

Ability to motivate and manage a team

Respectful and empathetic

Education

Minimum of Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description: Team Leader

Salary: £13 per hour (£27,040 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at Affinity Supporting People South Limited - Morecambe. Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of the National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best lives, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates age, gender, and diversity.
• An environment of wellbeing with support for your health and happiness.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Wagestream app for financial control.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company’s vision of person-centred support is implemented while maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, ensuring all back-office duties are completed within compliance. Respect, cooperation, dignity, and confidence are key qualities for this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall staff management and development.
• Leading the team in promoting clients’ well-being, safety, and quality of life.
• Monitoring and assisting in the delivery of activities aligned with client goals and outcomes.
• Effective liaison with external parties to ensure clear communication.
• Adherence to company policies, legislation, and standards.
• Meeting individual annual objectives.
• Participating in on-call duties.

Qualities Needed:

• Respectful, attentive, empathetic, kind, friendly, and honest.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Minimum of Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! At National Care Group, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic organisation. If you're ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skills, we want to hear from you!