Team Leader - Adults Learning Disabilities

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Team Leader for Adults with Learning Disabilities. This full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to make a difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, ensuring compliance, and engaging service users in meaningful activities. Benefits include fully funded professional qualifications and a generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema

Genuine progression opportunities

DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for

Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED

Dedicated induction programme

Range of bespoke training

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Fully paid training for QCF qualification

Company mobile phone

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Senior Support Worker experience.
• Drivers are essential due to the nature of the role.
• Must be happy to do personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager and manage the team and service.
• Planning rotas and managing staff teams.
• Ensuring compliance within the service.

Skills

Resilience

Education

NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Willing to work towards Level 3

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Team Leader - Adults Learning Disabilities, Cardiff

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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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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