Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

Glenholme Healthcare Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group is seeking a Team Leader for their Outstanding-rated supported living service in Bedford. This role involves leading a team to provide high-quality care for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for empowering others. Join a supportive culture with career development opportunities and a range of benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days with service

Career development pathways

Paid comprehensive training

Refer-a-friend scheme

Life Insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Hastee Pay

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly.
• Support development of care plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Team Leader – Learning Disabilities Service (Supported Living)

Location: Warwick Manor or Shakespeare House, Bedford

Salary: £13.15 per hour (£25,650 per annum) plus a range of health and wellbeing benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. 37.5 hours per week

Rated Outstanding by the CQC

Are you a passionate and experienced support professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a role where you can empower others, lead by example, and make a meaningful difference every day?

We are looking for a dedicated Team Leader to join our Outstanding-rated supported living service in Bedford, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.

About The Role

As a Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care and support. You will:

1. Lead and motivate a team of Support Workers to provide person-centred, high-quality care
2. Ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently across the service
3. Be a role model for best practice in support, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support
4. Support the development and implementation of care plans that promote independence, choice, and dignity
5. Take part in on-call responsibilities and support with rota management and staff supervisions

About You

1. Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or in a similar care environment
2. Leadership or supervisory experience (or ready to take the next step)
3. A proactive, can-do attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills
4. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
5. A genuine passion for supporting people to live their best lives

Why Join Us?

1. Work in a CQC-rated Outstanding service – be proud of where you work
2. Career development pathways and fully funded qualifications
3. A supportive and values-driven culture
4. Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
5. 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday) plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
6. An additional day of holiday for your birthday
7. Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
8. Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday, whenever you want.
9. Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and Enrolment into our Pension scheme
10. Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and well-being.
11. Reimbursement for the Blue Light Card

Join a service where your leadership can truly change lives. Apply today and be part of something exceptional in Bedford.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families, and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity, and diversity.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

Job code: GHBED1

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Hospitals and Health Care