Team Leader - Chester

Northern Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is looking for a dedicated Team Leader to guide a passionate team in supporting adults with disabilities or mental health needs. This full-time role offers an excellent salary of £13.70 per hour, flexible shifts, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should possess empathy and leadership experience to enhance the well-being of those they support. Join us to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Career development opportunities + NVQ training

Flexible working week & shift patterns

Healthcare cover (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy)

Free car parking

Employee awards & recognition schemes

Wellbeing support & workplace culture that cares

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to take the next step into a leadership role.
• Empathy, resilience, and dedication to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations alongside the Service Manager.
• Promote daily independence in the people we support.
• Supervise and mentor Support Workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Leadership

Team player

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We’re Hiring: Team Leader – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: Beck House - Chester
Type: Full‑Time | 38.5 Hours Per Week
Pay: £13.70 per hour (enhanced overtime rates £15.40 per hour)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career while changing lives for the better? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Team Leader to join our passionate team at Beck House, Chester.

If you believe in putting people first, have a drive to support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, and want to be part of a close‑knit, values‑driven team — this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation journey of the people we support. You’ll lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring exceptional care and outcome‑focused support at every step.

• Lead the day‑to‑day operations alongside the Service Manager.
• Promote daily independence in the people we support.
• Supervise and mentor Support Workers.
• Safely administer prescribed medication.
• Allocate duties effectively across the team.
• Champion person‑centred care and positive relationships with the people we support and their families.
• Maintain accurate, respectful records.
• Promote safeguarding, confidentiality, and best practices at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to take the next step into a leadership role.
• Empathy, resilience, and dedication to making a difference.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ideally, Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Our core values? Positive. Respectful. Honest. Understanding. Dedicated. If those sound like you, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Get in Return

• £13.40 per hour
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working week & shift patterns (including weekends)
• Career development opportunities + NVQ training
• Comprehensive induction & buddy programme
• Healthcare cover (dental, optical, prescriptions, physiotherapy)
• Free car parking
• Enhanced DBS check paid for
• Employee awards & recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support & workplace culture that cares

Ready to Lead with Heart?

If you’re a current Support Worker, Team Leader, or someone with the experience and passion to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping brighter futures — apply now and be part of something meaningful.