Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Team Leader to empower individuals with learning disabilities in Bedford. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care and promoting independence. With a focus on career development and a supportive culture, you'll have access to comprehensive training and genuine growth opportunities. Join a CQC-rated Outstanding service and make a meaningful difference every day. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday plus extra days for service

Birthday holiday

Refer-a-friend scheme

Hastee Pay access

Life Insurance

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or similar environments.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Support Workers to provide high-quality care.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and participate in staff supervisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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

Job Description:

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 seeking 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 support the Registered Manager in delivering exceptional care. Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating Support Workers to provide person-centred, high-quality care
• Ensuring smooth daily operations across the service
• Modeling best practices in support, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support
• Supporting development and implementation of care plans promoting independence, choice, and dignity
• Participating in on-call duties, rota management, and staff supervisions

About You:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or in similar care environments
• Leadership or supervisory experience (or willingness to progress to such roles)
• A proactive attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to obtain it)
• A genuine passion for supporting people to live their best lives

Why Join Us?

• Work in a CQC-rated Outstanding service
• Career development pathways and fully funded qualifications
• A supportive, values-driven culture
• Comprehensive training and genuine career growth opportunities
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus extra days for each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• An additional holiday day for your birthday
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each referral
• Hastee Pay: Access up to 40% of earned salary before payday
• Life Insurance (£10,000) and Pension scheme enrollment
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• Blue Light Card reimbursement

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

At Glenholme, we value respect, dignity, equality, and diversity, fostering an environment where staff and service users thrive. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.