Team Leader - Supported Living

Mary Rush Care; Southleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Employee recognition

Annual leave

Job summary

Mary Rush Care is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee and support our Supported Living services across multiple locations in the United Kingdom. You will lead by example, guide support teams and work closely with Service Managers to maintain quality and person-centred outcomes.

The role requires leadership experience in Supported Living or related care sectors, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate staff and rotas across sites while upholding

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health or Social Care services.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day support across multiple supported living services.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Promote a positive, person-centred culture throughout the organisation.
• Ensure services operate in line with CQC standards and company policies.
• Conduct audits, spot checks, supervisions and quality assurance reviews.
• Support with rota management, staffing and service coordination.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Multi-site coordination

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker or Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Team Leader to oversee and support our Supported Living services across multiple locations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care and empowering individuals to live independent, fulfilling lives.

About The Role

As Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of support are delivered across several supported living services. You will lead by example, provide guidance to support teams, and work closely with Service Managers to maintain quality, compliance and positive outcomes for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day support across multiple supported living services
• Supervise, mentor and develop Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
• Promote a positive, person-centred culture throughout the organisation
• Ensure services operate in line with CQC standards and company policies
• Conduct audits, spot checks, supervisions and quality assurance reviews
• Support with rota management, staffing and service coordination
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, healthcare professionals and local authorities
• Assist with recruitment, induction and ongoing staff development
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice at all times

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within Supported Living, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health or Social Care services
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring staff
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and support
• Ability to work across multiple locations and manage competing priorities
• Good understanding of CQC regulations and person-centred care
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Mileage allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Employee recognition and reward programmes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• The opportunity to shape and influence high-quality services

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about improving lives, developing people and delivering exceptional support, we would love to hear from you.