Team Leader (Day Opportunities)
We are looking for a compassionate, values‑driven Team Leader to join our Day Opportunities Service in Basildon, Essex. The role is full‑time, permanent, and starts as soon as possible.
Benefits
* Competitive salary: £27,500 per annum
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part‑timers) with an annual leave purchase scheme
* Enhanced employer pension contribution
* Health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), wellbeing and employee assistance support, mental health first aid, training and professional qualifications, Values in Practice recognition awards, and tax‑saving schemes such as cycle‑to‑work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange
About the role
As Team Leader you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations, coordination, and delivery of a Day Opportunities centre and community‑based activity service for disabled adults. You will ensure high standards of care, compliance, and service quality, and support the Service Manager when required.
The role is hands‑on, involving direct support to customers—including personal care—and staff development. It is full‑time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on site).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate inclusive, person‑centred activities across community and centre‑based services; manage staff, volunteers, rotas, recruitment, and development
* Oversee facilities, equipment, and activity sessions
* Ensure customers have appropriate assessments and support plans, delivering tailored activities and promoting choice, independence, and engagement
* Build and maintain effective relationships with families, carers, professionals, and external organisations to support service promotion, networking, and development
* Act as Safeguarding Lead, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, GDPR, and organisational policies
* Maintain accurate records and documentation, manage budgets and petty cash, monitor customer progress, and contribute to continuous service improvement
About you
You are compassionate, values‑driven, and have a strong understanding of disability with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You bring previous experience supporting adults with mental and physical disabilities in a formal setting, delivering person‑centred support and supervising staff. You are organised, proactive, an effective communicator, and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment. Strong administrative skills—including record keeping, monitoring progress, and budget management—are essential.
Confidently support individuals to achieve their goals, manage challenging behaviour, and provide personal care where needed.
Additional information
The post requires an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
Equality and Diversity
Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.
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