Team Leader - Learning Disability

Muve Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee and support a team of Learning Disability Support Workers. This role involves providing leadership, mentoring staff, and coordinating care plans to ensure they are person-centred and effective. Candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, strong behaviour management skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers competitive compensation along with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing leadership training

Clear career progression

24/7 on-call support

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise staff.
• Confidence using digital care systems for monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Learning Disability Support Workers.
• Coordinate and oversee support plans, ensuring they are effective.
• Conduct supervisions and competency assessments to maintain care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Behaviour management

Person-centred support

Digital care system usage

Education

PMVA training

Valid UK driving licence

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, leading by example, and supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge to live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives.

We believe in rewarding those who support others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance
• Ongoing leadership training and professional development, including specialist refreshers
• Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into management roles
• Supportive senior management, with regular check-ins and mentorship
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 on‑call support, ensuring you're never without guidance when its needed

Key Duties

As a pivotal member of our service, you will lead and support a team of Learning Disability Support Workers. Your key duties will include:

• Providing leadership, guidance, and day‑to‑day direction to support workers delivering care in the community.
• Coordinating and overseeing support plans, ensuring care is person‑centred, safe, and effective.
• Mentoring staff, offering hands‑on support, coaching, and reflective practice.
• Conducting supervisions, spot checks, and competency assessments to maintain high standards of care.
• Supporting with complex cases and modelling effective approaches to behaviours that challenge, including the use of PMVA and de‑escalation strategies.
• Monitoring digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Liaising with families, carers, and multi‑disciplinary teams (MDTs) to promote positive outcomes and smooth communication.
• Contributing to rota planning, ensuring adequate coverage and continuity of care.
• Promoting a positive team culture, encouraging resilience, compassion, and professional growth.

Qualifications

To succeed as a Team Leader, you must have:

• Minimum 12 months experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise staff (formal or informal leadership experience considered).
• PMVA training and strong behaviour management skills.
• Experience delivering person‑centred support and promoting independence.
• Confidence using digital care systems for monitoring and reporting.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or working towards Level 4) in Health & Social Care.
• First Aid training or equivalent.

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on the lives of young people with learning disabilities, wed love to hear from you.