Team Leader

Role overview

This opportunity is with a care home service supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. The post is ideal for an experienced support worker who is ready to move into a leadership position and contribute to the everyday running of a residential care setting.

The service is based at Cygnet Fairways in a Suffolk village and provides long-term support for people with complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge. Care is delivered around the clock, with a strong focus on person-centred planning tailored to each individual’s needs.

You will work 39.8 hours each week and help create a positive impact for the people living there.

Key duties

In this role, you will help deliver high-quality, individualised care while also supporting the management team to keep the service running smoothly.

• Deliver enhanced, person-focused care that is flexible and adapted to each person
• Provide practical, emotional and motivational support to service users
• Assess individual needs and respond in a way that encourages dignity, choice and independence
• Support health, medical and welfare needs and keep clear, accurate records
• Assist with the daily operation of the service and help maintain high standards
• Carry out supervisory duties and guide other staff members
• Complete required administrative work in line with service procedures
• Promote safeguarding and ensure it is followed consistently
• Help maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment for residents and colleagues

About you

The employer is seeking someone with relevant care experience, a strong values-led approach and the confidence to step into leadership.

• At least 2 years of experience in a care home or a similar setting
• Background supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or acquired brain injuries
• Currently working as a support worker and looking to progress into a leadership role
• Genuine commitment to improving the lives of others
• Confident, proactive and able to take initiative when leading a team
• Strong communicator who works well with others
• Compassionate, thoughtful, resilient and positive in approach
• Able to encourage independence and empower the people supported
• Well organised, dependable and keen to develop management skills

Pay and benefits

The role offers a salary of £15.39 per hour, along with a range of development and wellbeing benefits.

• Ongoing training and career development support
• Flexible working patterns with the option of overtime
• Regular supervision, coaching and performance reviews
• Peer support and guidance from leadership
• Access to employee discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Referral bonuses for recommending new hires
• Wellbeing support covering fitness, finances and mental health
• Shopping, travel and leisure discounts
• Healthcare and financial benefits
• Pension support and professional development opportunities

Additional information

Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

The employer also highlights its wider commitment to supporting people across more than 150 UK sites.