Team Leader
Location: Oldham. Rate: £13.94 per hour. Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role.
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our services in Oldham supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
Service User Interests
* Arts and crafts
* Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
* Holidays and short breaks
* Walks in the local park and community
* Cooking and baking to develop life skills
The Role
You will:
* Experience Leading a Support Worker Team
* Experience in mental health & Learning Disabilities environment
* Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred
* Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
* Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
* Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
* Support activities, appointments, and community access
* Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
* Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
* Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
* Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
* Drivers are essential
* Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
* Excellent communication and written skills
* Ability to keep calm under pressureConfidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
What We Offer
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies.
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