Team Leader

National Care Group Limited; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 23,237 - 31,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 joining bonus

Job summary

Essential Care and Support Limited – Murton is seeking a Team Leader to manage frontline operations and back‑office tasks within compliance. The role focuses on person‑centred care across supported living and services, with a £500 joining bonus and a 40‑hour week at £13.14 per hour.

You will lead staff to promote wellbeing, safety and quality of life, while ensuring adherence to company values and standards. A proactive leader with driving capacity is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, or working towards it.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Lead staff in promoting each client's well‑being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and support the delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and progress against wellbeing measures.
• Coordinate effective liaison with external parties within your responsibility to ensure consistent communication within the home.
• Work in accordance with company values, policies, procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Complete and review internal quality compliance systems.
• Participate in on‑call duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Team Leader

Salary: £13.14 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

£500 joining bonus

We are looking for a Team Leader to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited – Murton. Essential Care and Support is part of the National Care Group and provides person‑centred care across supported living, outreach and day services to individuals with mental health, dementia, physical disabilities, forensic and elderly care needs. This role allows you to make a difference every day.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role within an organization that values building its team from within.
• Continuous learning on the job with paid training and the chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates age, gender and diversity.
• A supportive environment promoting wellbeing and healthy living.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to the Stream app for greater financial control.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person‑centred support is implemented while maintaining an individual's potential and independence. You will be the front‑line manager and also complete necessary back‑office duties within compliance.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Lead staff in promoting each client's well‑being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and support the delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and progress against wellbeing measures.
• Coordinate effective liaison with external parties within your responsibility to ensure consistent communication within the home.
• Work in accordance with company values, policies, procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Complete and review internal quality compliance systems.
• Participate in on‑call duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, or working towards it.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualities needed include treating others with respect, listening to their needs and understanding their emotions. Be kind, friendly and honest.

At National Care Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic organization. If you are ready for a role that values your potential over your current skill set, we encourage you to apply.