Team Leader

Hft; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Training & development

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Wellbeing support

Discounts & rewards

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Hft in Stonehouse is seeking a Team Leader to guide a passionate team in a warm, supported living setting. You will lead on- and off-shift, champion person-centred support, and ensure plans, records, and risk assessments reflect each individual's goals.

You will recruit, train, supervise and develop staff, build trusting relationships with families and partners, and participate in on-call duties to keep homes safe and well-run.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts and supporting a team.
• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 3).
• Supportive, empowering approach for learning disabled adults.
• Confident coaching and developing a team.
• Strong communication to build relationships with families and partners.
• Proactive, flexible approach to running homes smoothly.
• Valid driving license and own transport for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and mentor a team to deliver person-centred support.
• Ensure support plans, records, and risk assessments reflect individuals’ goals.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, enabling community involvement.
• Manage resources including IT systems, finances, and homes and equipment.
• Support recruitment, training, supervision, and development.
• Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Participate in on-call and duty manager responsibilities to keep operations safe.

Skills

Experience leading shifts

Team leadership

Strong communication

Coaching & development

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

Inspire Your Team. Empower Independence.

At Hft, a leading Social Care provider, we stand alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Team Leader, you’ll guide a passionate team in creating environments where people grow in confidence, feel empowered, and live fulfilling lives. Your leadership will support both your team and the adults they work with to make meaningful choices every day. At this friendly supported living home in central Stonehouse, we support five people who have a range of needs and aspirations. Some of the individuals enjoy getting out into the local community and spending time with friends and family whilst others prefer quieter activities at home.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead both on- and off-shift, focusing on empowerment, independence, and positive experiences:

• Inspire your team through coaching, mentoring, and role-modelling person-centred support
• Ensure support plans, records, and risk assessments reflect individuals’ goals and guide daily practice
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, supporting adults to engage in community, work, education, leisure, and daily life
• Manage resources responsibly, including IT systems, finances, and safe, well-maintained homes and equipment
• Support recruitment, training, supervision, and development to help your team thrive
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners
• Participate in on-call and duty manager responsibilities to maintain smooth, safe operations

Who You Are

You lead with heart and put people first. You’ll bring:

• Experience leading shifts and supporting a team
• A Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 3)
• A supportive, empowering approach that helps learning disabled adults' live life their way
• Confidence in coaching and developing a team
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships with colleagues, families, and partners
• A proactive, flexible approach that inspires your team and ensures homes run smoothly
• A valid driving license and your own transport for regional travel

Life at Hft

Joining Hft means becoming part of a warm, inclusive team that values both your wellbeing and the impact you make. We believe every learning disabled adult should have the chance to live the best life possible, and that begins with supporting our colleagues. Our values guide everything we do: we’re diverse and inclusive, kind and compassionate, positive and solution-focused, and visionary about what the best life possible looks like. Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute to meaningful change every day.

What We Offer

• A role with real impact, where your leadership empowers others
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Access to award-winning training and career development
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream
• Wellbeing support including Digital GP, counselling, and mental health services
• Discounts on mobiles, life assurance, and referral rewards
• Family-friendly policies and return-to-work bonuses

Stand alongside learning disabled adults as they live life their way. Apply today and be part of a future where everyone’s life is truly their own.

Accessibility:

We believe everyone should have the support they need to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or in the role itself, Hft - proudly a Disability Confident Employer - is committed to ensuring disabled people can apply, succeed, and thrive with us.

Background checks:

We’re committed to keeping the people we support safe, so this role requires a satisfactory DBS and background checks. Don’t worry; we’ll guide you through the process.