Team Coordinator
London Services – Capel Gardens & Harrowdene Road
£29,591.74
Full‑Time – 39 hours per week
Lead With Purpose. Support People to Live the Life They Choose.
Are you a confident, passionate and values‑driven social care professional?
Do you love leading teams and making a real difference in people’s everyday lives?
If so, Real Life Options would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Team Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in the smooth day‑to‑day running of two residential services in London (Capel Gardens and Harrowdene Road).
You’ll lead, coach and develop a dedicated team of Support Workers to ensure people receive high‑quality, person‑centred support that promotes dignity, independence and choice.
Reporting directly to the Registered Locality Manager, you’ll take responsibility for helping to keep the service compliant, organised and inspection‑ready — all while remaining hands‑on and people‑focused.
This role involves a blend of leadership, direct support, and administrative responsibilities.
️ Key Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for leading both people and practice, including:
Providing and overseeing high‑quality person‑centred support
Leading by example as a positive role model
Supporting with rota development and day‑to‑day staff planning
Completing audits (medication, finances, health & safety, etc.)
Reviewing, developing and updating support plans and risk assessments
Supporting people with personal care, medication and community activities
Ensuring homes are safe, clean and well‑maintained
Recording and reporting accurately within regulatory standards
Participating in and leading team meetings, supervisions and appraisals
Acting as a Buddy to new employees to help them settle into the service
This role requires reliability, ambition and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we support.
Who We Support
Our London residential services support adults with:
Learning disabilities
Autism
Physical health needs
Behaviours that may challenge
Personal care and daily living needs
You’ll work within structured support plans while empowering people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Strong experience supporting people with learning disabilities
Confidence leading, guiding or coordinating a team
Ability to work flexibly across two residential services
Reliability, compassion and excellent communication skills
A commitment to person‑centred care
A full UK driving licence (essential for these services)
Desirable:
Leadership or supervisory experience
IT skills (training will be provided)
Working Hours
Full‑time, 39 hours per week
Full flexibility from 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday to meet service needs
A mix of shifts including days, evenings and weekends
Combination of on‑shift support and administrative duties
Safer Recruitment
An Enhanced DBS (Adults Only) check is required for this role.
What You’ll Get in Return
We truly value our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including:
28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Accredited training & development opportunities
Employer‑contributed pension scheme
Plus access to:
Health Cash Plan
❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
️ Reward Gateway discounts
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
Staff recognition initiatives
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who lives our values every day:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can tick six or more of these qualities, we’d love to meet you:
Honest • Good Communicator • Strong Values • Flexible • Passionate • Self‑Motivated • Reliable • Caring • Inclusive
Join Us
Real Life Options is a registered charity and an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Please check your email (including junk/spam) as initial contact is usually made by email.
Apply today and become a Team Coordinator with Real Life Options — where your leadership makes a real difference.
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