Team Leader

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Team Leader in Westhoughton to guide and inspire Youth Support Workers. The role involves managing semi-independent living services and ensuring the safety and growth of residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector and a passion for empowering young people. Competitive salary, benefits including health plan and extensive annual leave available.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training & career development

Medicash health plan (post-probation)

Onsite parking

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Team Leader roles in supported living and care sector.
• Confidence with compliance and safeguarding current legislation.
• Able to set professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Youth Support Workers across semi-independent living services.
• Manage a semi-independent living provision.
• Handle audits, rotas, budgets, and team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Compliance with legislation

Boundary setting

Youth empowerment

Education

Qualified in Children & Young People

Leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Mission to Empower Young Lives
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Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact? Time Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to guide and inspire a team of Youth Support Workers across 6 semi-independent living services. Since 2002, we’ve supported young people aged 16-18 in their journey toward independence—and now, they’re growing!

Responsibilities

• Lead with the team values: Everyone Matters, Inspire, Teamwork, Resilience, Excellence & Quality.
• Manage a semi-independent living provision.
• Supervise and develop Youth Support Workers.
• Build meaningful relationships with young people and professionals.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing, and personal growth of residents.
• Handle audits, rotas, budgets, and team meetings.
• Drive recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Support new business assessments and service development.

Benefits

• Salary: £27,500-£28,500 (based on qualifications)
• Sleep Rate: £55/night
• Overtime: £15/hour
• On-Call: £30/day + £50 for first hour
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm — flexible to suit your needs
• Contract: Initially 12 months with a view to go permanent

Why Join Us

• 28 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive training & career development
• NVQ Level 4 (if not already obtained)
• Medicash health plan (post-probation)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Onsite parking
• Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
• Supportive team culture with long-serving mentors
• Expansion opportunities in Chorley & Bolton

Who You Are

• Experienced in Team Leader roles in a supported living and care sector
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Confident with compliance and safeguarding current legislation
• Able to set professional boundaries
• Passionate about empowering young people
• Preferably a driver with business insurance
• Qualified in Children & Young People (leadership qualification desirable)

Ready to Lead Change here as a Team Leader? Be part of a team that’s transforming futures—one young person at a time. Apply today and help shape this company and their goals within youth development. Contact Sarah at Time Recruitment today for more information on the Team Leader role.