Young Adult Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Young Adult Team Leader to empower young adults with disabilities. This full-time role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality support, and promoting independence among young adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a crucial role in mentoring staff and overseeing daily operations within a supportive living environment. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in the lives of others and have a strong background in social care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a committed organization that values personal growth and professional development.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Health cash back plan

High street discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease scheme

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a social care setting.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Care Manager in daily operations of the supported living service.
• Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers ensuring high standards of care.
• Support young adults in their transition to independent living.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

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Client:

Social Care & Education Jobs

Location:

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

018d718dd670

Job Views:

9

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Young Adult Team Leader (Full-Time) job vacancy.

Location: This role is ideally suited for candidates living within a 30-minute commute of Shepreth, including areas such as Cambridge, Stevenage, Baldock, Letchworth Garden City, and Saffron Walden.

Salary: £14.45 - £15.77 per hour / £30K - £32.8K per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours per week).

Benefits:

• Working on a shift pattern to include sleep-ins.
• Fully funded training and DBS checks.
• Life assurance and competitive pension scheme.
• Health cash back plan.
• High street discounts and employee assistance programme.
• Car lease scheme and bike-to-work scheme.

About the Employer:

Social Care & Education Jobs have been selected as the recruitment partner for a CQC Outstanding-rated provider of Specialist Education and Supported Living services. This organisation is renowned for its commitment to empowering young people with disabilities, including Autism, by offering high-quality education, care, and support that promote independence and personal growth.

This job vacancy would be working within their Supported Living Service for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and additional complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Care Manager in the daily operations of the supported living service.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care.
• Conduct staff inductions, supervisions, and ongoing professional development, including supporting team members in achieving their QCF qualifications.
• Oversee health and safety practices within the service.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and care records.
• Participate in regular sleep-in duties, waking nights, and on-call responsibilities as required.
• Support young adults in their transition from education to independent living, promoting life skills and independence.

Criteria:

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team-leading role within a social care setting.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for mentoring, guiding, and inspiring a team.

Compliance & Safeguarding:

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, and reprimands (including those considered "spent") must be declared unless protected under DBS filtering rules. The organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Support:

Are you ready to make a real difference?