Team Leader, Adult Supported Living – Care & Growth

Swanton Care; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Above and beyond recognition

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Job summary

Swanton Care in Telford is seeking a Care Team Leader who is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will lead a small team, promote dignity, and work within individual support plans to empower service users.

The role involves practical help, coordinating activities, ensuring health and safety, completing records, and driving to support community-based tasks.

Qualifications

• Hold or willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Experience supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower people to achieve goals and aspirations.
• Promote health, well‑being and inclusivity in line with individual plans.
• Facilitate social, educational or work activities and community engagement.
• Undertake general housekeeping duties and personal care elements as needed.
• Complete range of records and documents.
• Driving is essential.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Team supervision

Adaptability

Motivational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Swanton Care in Telford is seeking a Care Team Leader who is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will lead a small team, promote dignity, and work within individual support plans to empower service users.

The role involves practical help, coordinating activities, ensuring health and safety, completing records, and driving to support community-based tasks.