Team Leader – South Oxfordshire

HF Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a compassionate Team Leader to support adults with learning disabilities. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering community integration for individuals. With a focus on personal development, the position offers comprehensive training and support, alongside a commitment to colleague wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference and helping others lead fulfilling lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days Annual Leave

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma

Access to award-winning training

Flexible pay access via Wagestream

Wellbeing services through Aviva Digicare +

Confidential counselling via TELUS Health

Discounted mobile contracts

Employee referral program

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts and motivating teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behavioral support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative standards.
• Coach and mentor new staff for their development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Knowledge of Legislation

Health and Safety Awareness

IT Skills

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Willingness to undertake Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a Team Leader, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

As a Team Leader for our Supported Living services at Hft South Oxfordshire, you will support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives. Supporting the Service Manager and/or Deputy Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring staff to provide excellent support services. This role offers great opportunities for career progression and skill development.

Hft is a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. We envision a world where everyone with a learning disability can live within their community with the necessary support and choices to lead a fulfilling life. We seek caring, compassionate individuals who align with our values.

What’s in it for you?

We provide a comprehensive induction, full training, and support. With Skills for Care accreditation, we invest in your development to equip you with the necessary skills to support individuals effectively.

As a 'Gold' standard Investors in People employer, we prioritize colleague wellbeing. All employees have access to TELUS Health, a 24/7 confidential counselling and support service, free of charge.

We offer

• Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Apprenticeships: Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management within 12-18 months
• Training: Access to award-winning training and development
• Wagestream: Flexible access to your pay and financial support via an app
• Aviva Digicare +: Wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP, and mental health support
• TELUS Health: Confidential counselling and support platform
• Discounted mobile contracts: Up to 30% off through Vodafone’s Employee Advantage
• Care Friends: Employee referral program to earn rewards for referring friends
• Free life assurance: 3x your annual salary

About the role

About you

• Recent experience leading shifts, motivating, coaching, and mentoring teams
• Knowledge of legislation related to adults with learning disabilities, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Positive Behavioural Support
• Good IT skills and experience in record keeping
• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Social Care; willingness to undertake Level 3 Diploma within an agreed timeframe
• Ability to lead, manage, and role model in people leadership, especially performance management

As a Team Leader, you will work with the Service Manager/Deputy Service Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and internal standards, including local authority contracts.

You will have responsibilities on and off shift, spending approximately 80% of your time in service. You will coach and mentor new staff, supporting their development and care certification. You will foster a culture of collaboration to ensure high-quality support, working with families and support networks.

You will act as a role model and custodian of our culture, making Hft a great place to work. You will encourage staff to help individuals become part of their community through employment, education, relationships, leisure, and self-expression.

You will promote good practice, health, safety, and wellbeing, respecting individuals' choices, completing risk assessments, and utilizing Hft systems effectively.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, this role is for you.