Team Leader

THE BRANDON TRUST; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary information provided

Ongoing training and development

Contributory pension

DBS cost covered

Wellbeing support

Job summary

THE BRANDON TRUST in the Midlands is seeking a Team Leader in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, to provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Support Workers and to help people we support live the lives they want. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, on a temporary contract ending March 2027 with potential extension.

You'll coach, supervise, and develop colleagues, coordinate services, and ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with a learning disability.
• Experience helping people develop their skills and confidence.
• Hold a relevant social care qualification.
• Management qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead.
• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day supervision to a team of Support Workers.
• Support the Registered Manager with coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues.
• Lead by example and model best practice in person-centred support.
• Coordinate support and activities to ensure high-quality, responsive services.
• Monitor standards, outcomes and quality across the service.
• Support with managing resources, finances and staffing arrangements.
• Ensure legal, regulatory and organisational requirements are met.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for both the people we support and your colleagues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Social care qualification

Management qualification (advantage)

Job description

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Team Leader - Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Temporary Post)

Job Reference brandontrust/TP/19748/1831

Job Introduction

Seeking a Team Leader in Nuneaton

Looking for your next step in social care?

Full Time, Monday to Friday£15.57 - £16.53 per hourTemporary contract until the end of March 2027, with the potential to be extended subject to service needs.

Your skills and experience working in care could be a great match for our Team Leader role. You'll be a positive role model who leads by example, providing excellent support while inspiring and motivating your team to achieve great outcomes for the people we support.

At Brandon, we're all about enabling people to live the lives they want. As a Team Leader, you'll play an important part in creating a supportive, person-centred environment where people can develop skills, build independence, and be active members of their community.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to your team, helping them to grow their confidence and develop their skills through coaching, regular supervision and ongoing development opportunities.

The support we provide is centred around each person's values, preferences and needs. This may include supporting people with daily living skills, accessing their local community, personal care, medication, finances, health appointments and achieving personal goals. You'll also be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

A full UK manual driving licence is desirable.

Benefits

• Basic salary of £15.57 - £16.53 per hour
• Ongoing training and career development, including professional qualifications
• Contributory pension scheme
• We cover the cost of your DBS check
• Rotas planned in advance to support work-life balance
• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to track earnings, access a portion of your pay before payday, and receive financial wellbeing support
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light Card, EE Perks and Costco membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recommend a friend and receive a thank you payment when they join us
• Access to wellbeing support and helplines
• Health Cash Plan

You will:

• Be a confident problem solver and creative thinker with strong communication skills
• Have the resilience to overcome challenges and support others through them
• Have experience supporting people with a learning disability
• Have experience helping others develop their skills and confidence
• Be confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Have previous leadership or management experience, or be ready to take the next step in your career
• Hold a relevant social care qualification
• A management qualification would be an advantage

Your responsibilities:

• Empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead
• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day supervision to a team of Support Workers
• Support the Registered Manager with coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues
• Lead by example and model best practice in person-centred support
• Coordinate support and activities to ensure high-quality, responsive services
• Monitor standards, outcomes and quality across the service
• Support with managing resources, finances and staffing arrangements
• Ensure legal, regulatory and organisational requirements are met
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for both the people we support and your colleagues

Successful applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

Why Brandon?

Brandon Trust enables children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live life in the way they choose. We work alongside people to create opportunity, encourage independence and help them achieve the things that matter most to them.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that we do not currently offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants who require a visa must have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK at the point of application.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. If you require a visa to work in the UK, you'll need to have at least 12 months remaining on your visa when you apply.