Team Leader - Adults Learning Disabilities

Vetro Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate and caring Team Leader to join their Residential Service in Cardiff for adults with learning disabilities. This full-time permanent role offers genuine progression opportunities and extensive training, with engaging activities contributing to a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema

Fully funded professional qualifications

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company mobile phone

DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker is desirable.
• Candidates must be happy to engage in personal care.
• Driving license is essential due to job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in managing the service and staff.
• Planning staff rotas and ensuring compliance within the service.
• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals in their choices.

Skills

Caring Nature

Resilience

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Job description

Team Leader - Adults Learning Disabilities, Cardiff

Client:

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0c03c66796ca

Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to step up into a leadership role, or are you looking for a new service to develop your skills? Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can really make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? No two days are the same and getting paid to go to the Cinema and the Zoo are certainly perks to the job!!

This EXCITING role working alongside an experienced service manager will develop your skills while overseeing a cluster of services.

I am recruiting a CARING and PASSIONATE Team Leader to join a Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs. The service, which is located in Cardiff, supports adults aged between 18 - 65.
The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.

• Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours a week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: Verious shifts and on call
• Location: Cardiff

This is a good opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career from a Support Worker role, previous management experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Benefits of the Team Leader role:

• Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema, amongst many other activities!!
• Genuine progression opportunities
• DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for.
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
• Dedicated induction programme with your line manager
• Range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
• Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities
• Enhancements for some Bank Holidays
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Fully paid training and support to achieve QCF qualification
• Company mobile phone
• Access to Independent Employee Assistance Programme

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support the Manager and have joint responsibility for managing the team and the service.
• Planning rotas, management of staff teams,
• Ensuring compliance within the service.
• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Following care plans for each individual.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
• Varying levels of personal care.

Requirements for a Team Leader:

• NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and willing to work towards Level 3
• Senior Support Worker Experience
• Must be resilient.
• Drivers ESSENTIAL due to the nature of the role
• Candidates must be happy to do personal care.

Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives whilst having a whole lot of fun?

Apply Now!

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom