Team Leader

National Care Group Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training & qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app for finances

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is seeking a Team Leader to join the Affinity Supporting People South Limited team in Rochdale. You will promote person‑centred support, act as front‑line manager, and ensure back office duties are completed in compliance.

You will lead staff to support adults with learning disabilities, monitor activities, and liaise with external partners to ensure clear communication within the home.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading staff to promote client well‑being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist delivery of group and individual activities within homes addressing client goals.
• Coordinate liaison with external parties to ensure effective communication within the home.
• Adhere to company values, policies, procedures, legislation and national standards.
• Meet annual objectives and contribute to internal quality compliance systems.
• Participate in on‑call duties.

Skills

Staff management

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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Salary: £13.90 per hour (£28,912 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 - based in Rochdale,

Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group. We deliver person-centred care and support, tailored to meet the needs of individuals with a range of diagnoses, including complex physical difficulties, learning difficulties, autism and mental health. 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, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

What’sin 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 the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual's potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.

ATeam Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enablingthe people we support to live in their own home or within their local communitywith dignity and confidence. Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each client’s well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of clients against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each client’s well-being, safety and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on call duties

Themost important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect,listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly andhonest.

TheIdeal Candidate

• Supporting adults withlearning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence

AtNational Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive andauthentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where yourpotential outweighs your current skill set.