Social Care Team Leader

Social Care Team Leader  ? Supported Living Services | Adults & Wellbeing Directorate
? Community-Based Role

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step into leadership?
Do you want a role where you can genuinely shape services, support your team, and make a lasting difference to people’s lives?

We’re looking for a Social Care Team Leader to join a high-performing, person-centred Supported Living Service, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

? About the Role As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, supporting the Registered Manager while leading and developing a team of Support Workers.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll:

• Drive high-quality, person-centred care
  
  
• Support individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives
  
  
• Ensure services are safe, compliant, and outcome-focused
  
  
• Lead by example and inspire your team to deliver their best every day
  
  

? Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Support Workers to deliver consistent, high-quality care
  
  
• Coordinate staffing and resources to ensure smooth daily service delivery
  
  
• Carry out supervisions, performance reviews, and development planning
  
  
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are person-centred, accurate, and up to date
  
  
• Promote and maintain safe working practices and safeguarding standards
  
  
• Oversee medication administration to ensure safety and compliance
  
  
• Build strong relationships with service users, families, and professionals
  
  
• Support service quality through reviews, audits, and continuous improvement
  
  
• Participate in the on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays
  
  

?? About You You’re a confident and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care.

You will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Care (or equivalent)
  
  
• Recent experience in a supervisory role within a care setting
  
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  
  • Safeguarding and risk management
    
    
  • Person-centred care planning
    
    
  • Health & safety and regulatory requirements
    
    
  • Medication administration
    
    
• Experience leading teams working on a rota basis
  
  
• The ability to motivate, develop and support staff
  
  
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Confidence using digital care systems and recording tools
  
  
• A genuine commitment to equality, inclusion, and independence
  
  

? What Makes This Role Special

• Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first
  
  
• Work in a service that truly empowers individuals to live their best lives
  
  
• Opportunity to lead, influence and shape service delivery
  
  
• A supportive environment focused on development and progression
  
  

?? Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS (including Adults Barred List)
  
  
• Full UK driving licence / car user
  
  
• Flexibility to take part in an on-call rota
  
  

? Apply Now If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real difference every single day, we want to hear from you.

? Apply today by sending your CV to: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and receive £250 if they’re successfully placed!