Team Leader - Community Supported Living

Making Space; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a FULL TIME Team Leader for their Lincoln-based service. The role involves tailoring support for clients, fostering a supportive team environment, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Candidates should have previous supervisory experience and relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care. The position offers competitive benefits and an opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Double pay for key holidays

Access to training and career progression

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising staff is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of supporting adults is beneficial.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification in Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Tailor your approach to meet each client's unique needs.
• Support and encourage colleagues as part of a team.
• Provide high-quality care to the individuals supported.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

Position Overview

We have an opportunity available for a FULL TIME Team Leader to join our team at our Community Supported Living service, The Haven based in Lincoln LN6 8AP. Salary: £27,609.4 per annum. Weekly Hours: 37. The role is with Making Space, a team driven by core values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready.

Responsibilities

Are you a compassionate and creative soul with a knack for dreaming big and a heart that's bursting with kindness? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a Team Leader within our community services team.

As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for tailoring your approach to each and every client, making sure that their unique needs are met with care and consideration. We want someone who's not afraid to take risks and has the courage to try new things. As a Team Leader, you'll need to be ready to work with others as part of a team, lending your support and encouragement to your colleagues whenever they need it.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and attitudes, dedicated to providing the best care possible to the people we support, with in-depth knowledge and experience in supporting adults. A good sense of humour and an ability to inject a bit of fun into your work are a plus.

If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge and make a real difference in the lives of our clients, then we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supervising staff.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or equivalent; willing to work towards).
• In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting adults (beneficial).

On joining Making Space, you will receive on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications as required. We value personal values that align with ours.

Benefits

• Access up to 30% of wages as you earn (Stream).
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Up to 2 weeks holiday buy/sell (statutory limits apply).
• Access to a library of learning via e‑portal.
• Investment in training for level 2–6 Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other CPD.
• Career progression: at least half of senior posts filled internally.
• Travel schemes: cycle to work, car maintenance, 45p per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards.
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution minimum).
• Paid sick leave.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.