Team Leader - Liverpool Residential Pathway

Bedspace; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedspace is seeking a Team Leader for the Liverpool Residential Pathway to guide a team of Support Workers and ensure high-quality support for young people, while maintaining OFSTED standards.

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will deputise when needed, lead move-in/out processes, reduce voids, and develop staff; the role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, across the Liverpool region.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in residential/outreach support for children or vulnerable adults.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Full driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Computer literate and able to use MS Office.
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards and local authority statutory duties.
• Post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Team Manager when necessary and line manage staff.
• Lead on move-in and move-out processes and provide a strong induction.
• Reduce voids by planning for move-on and coordinating referrals.
• Assess readiness for supported tenancies with Managers and Support Workers.
• Collaborate with regional teams to embed good practice models.
• Support delivery of the ASDAN programme to improve independence and education.
• Assist with staff induction and development.
• Manage a team of 9-10 staff.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Team Leader - Liverpool Residential Pathway

As a Team Leader within the Liverpool Residential Pathway team here at Bedspace, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting a team of dedicated Support Workers, ensuring that together, we provide the highest level of support to our Young People (Service Users).

Working closely with the Team Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for maintaining our quality standards, meeting OFSTED requirements, and making sure the team is always delivering their best. You’ll also have the chance to step in and lead when the Team Manager is unavailable, keeping things running smoothly and making a real difference every day. This is a permanent role, offering a salary of £ 33,423.32 per annum, working across the Liverpool region and surrounding areas. Working 37.5 hours per week. Join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we support, whilst leading a dedicated team to continuously improve and succeed!

About You

We’re looking for someone who’s truly passionate about making a positive impact. If you love working with people, have previous leadership experience and qualities with an understanding of what it takes to support service users, you’ll fit right in!

You’ll need to be a strong communicator and a natural leader, someone who can inspire and motivate your team to thrive. If you’re the kind of person who embraces challenges and is always looking for ways to improve, we’d love to have you on board.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will cover the Liverpool Residential Pathway, Liverpool region.
• To deputise for the team manager when necessary, line manage staff and work alongside the management team to ensure high standards are maintained in each property, ensuring quality and safe support to service users.
• Lead on the move-in and out process for service users, ensuring all paperwork is completed to a high standard and service users receive a warm welcome and a full induction.
• Reduce the number of voids (empty beds) and support the growth of Bedspace by planning effectively for move-on and liaising with Team Managers and placement teams regarding new referrals.
• Act as an enabler by assessing, in consultation with Team Managers and Support Workers, those service users who are ready to be transitioned to supported tenancies, ensuring that the appropriate support and benefits will be in place.
• Work collaboratively with regional teams and the wider business to improve Bedspace and embed good practice models.
• Assist Support Workers with the delivery of the ASDAN programme, improving the independence skills and educational achievement of service users.
• Assist the Team Manager with induction of new staff and development of existing staff.
• Managing a team of 9 - 10 staff.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in residential/outreach support for children or vulnerable adults.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
• Have or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Travel is essential so must hold a full Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.
• Computer literate - experience with MS Office
• Strong knowledge of OFSTED standards and local authority statutory duties.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references and verification of right to work in the UK.

If you’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives.

At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.

If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.

Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

£34,375.24 per annum inclusive of sleep rate

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