Team Leader - Supported Living

Brook Street; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supported living service provider in Exeter is looking for a Team Leader. You will guide a dedicated team in providing support to adults with disabilities, ensuring excellent care standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills and be passionate about empowering others. The role offers competitive pay, a welcome bonus, and generous benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 paid Wellbeing Days annually

Access to fully funded training

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexible availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team, including supervision and rota management.
• Deliver direct care and support to service users.
• Oversee support plans and maintain compliance with care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

IT systems

Willingness to learn sign language

Job description

Team Leader - Supported Living
Location: Exeter
Hourly Rate: £13.65 | Welcome Bonus: £250 (T&Cs apply)

Are you a motivated leader looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We're recruiting a Team Leader to join a supported living service in Exeter, helping adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, including Deaf individuals, achieve independence and live fulfilling lives.

Role Overview:
As Team Leader, you'll be responsible for guiding a dedicated team and ensuring excellent care standards. You'll balance hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, working closely with families, professionals, and other agencies to create a person-centred, empowering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team, including supervision and rota management
• Deliver direct care and support to service users in their homes and the community
• Oversee support plans and ensure compliance with care standards
• Maintain strong communication with families, colleagues, and external partners

Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable with administrative tasks and IT systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional sleep-ins
• Experience supporting Deaf individuals or willingness to learn sign language is highly desirable

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) with potential to increase
• 2 paid Wellbeing Days annually
• Access to fully funded training and recognised qualifications
• Pension contributions, life assurance (2x salary), and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Staff discounts
• Blue Light Card

If you're passionate about leadership and empowering others, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a positive impact every day.