Social Care Team Leader

Social Care Team Leader

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Team Manager to lead and support care teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live independent, fulfilling lives.

Position: Social Care Team Leader (appointed internally as Team Manager)
Salary: £28,068 per annum
Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 16 July 2026

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or senior support worker looking to take their first step into management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring people receive high quality, person centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring people receive safe, personalised support that reflects their individual needs and aspirations
• Keeping support plans up to date and promoting independence, confidence and skill development
• Supporting, motivating and developing your team through coaching, supervision and regular feedback
• Leading with recruitment, inductions, rota planning and maintaining safe staffing levels
• Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the locations
• Leading by example and promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture
• Building strong relationships with the people you support, colleagues, families and professionals
• Maintaining accurate records, carrying out quality checks and ensuring high standards of care
• Participating in the on call rota and providing occasional evening or weekend support when required

About You

This role could be your first move into leadership, and full support will be provided to help you develop your management skills.

You will have:

• Around two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within supported living, residential or community services
• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards it
• An understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
• Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A caring, flexible and positive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting others

About the Organisation

This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.

The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Service Coordinator or Assistant Service Manager.

Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.