? Based in Kirkham, covering the Preston area
? £31,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per week
? Mainly 9–5, Monday to Friday (1 day remote working)
? Apply: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
We are working in partnership with a fantastic supported accommodation provider who are looking to appoint a Team Leader to support their services for young people aged 16–25 who are leaving care.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role who is passionate about guiding young people toward independence and a better future.
? What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and support a team providing high-quality support to 6–7 young people in the Preston area.
- Act as a role model and line manager to staff, ensuring service standards are maintained.
- Develop tailored support plans and ensure outcomes are being met in line with each young person’s pathway to independence.
- Monitor risk, wellbeing, and compliance with safeguarding procedures.
- Cover the on-call rota: 1 weeknight per week (£25 per night) and every 5–6 weekends (£75 per night).
- Work flexibly to cover occasional shifts when required.
- Ideally, 2 years’ experience in a Team Leader or Manager role within social care.
- Level 5 Health & Social Care (Leadership & Management) qualification – desirable.
- Background working with young people or care leavers, ideally in the supported accommodation or semi-independent sector.
- Confident in managing a small team, working under pressure, and ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites (mainly Preston-based).
- Salary of £31,000 per year.
- Structured on-call payments for weeknights and weekends.
- Flexible work pattern – 1 day per week remote.
- Opportunity to work for a values-led organisation making a real difference.
For more info, feel free to get in touch – we’re happy to have a confidential chat.
