Job Description
Team Leader - Supported Living Adults, Learning Disabilities, Autism, some behaviours that challenge Salary: £13.10 per hour (£27,248 per annum)Hours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12, S8We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join a Supported Living service in Sheffield, providing high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and associated needs.
About the Service
The service delivers consistent, structured and proactive support within individuals' own homes. Support is tailored to each person, focusing on wellbeing, independence, confidence and choice. Individuals are actively encouraged to engage in meaningful activities, develop life skills and have a strong voice in decisions that affect their lives.
Support is delivered holistically, with care plans built around the whole person, not just a diagnosis. Collaboration, respect, empowerment and compassion are at the heart of the service.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will play a key role in leading and developing the staff team while ensuring individuals receive safe, empowering and outcome-focused support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, supervising and developing a team of support staff
* Promoting individuals' wellbeing, safety and quality of life
* Supporting the delivery of individual and group activities aligned to agreed outcomes
* Monitoring progress against care plans and wellbeing goals
* Liaising effectively with families, professionals and external agencies
* Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation and quality standards
* Completing and reviewing internal quality and compliance systems
* Participating in the on-call rota
About You
The most important qualities for this role are kindness, honesty, respect and strong listening skills, alongside the ability to lead by example.
You will have:
* Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
* A minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
* At least 6 months' experience in a Team Leader role
* Strong people-management and motivational skills
* A full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* A stable and rewarding role within a supportive organisation
* Ongoing training and development, including funded qualifications
* A positive, inclusive workplace culture
* Wellbeing support and employee benefits
* Refer-a-friend rewards
* Access to financial wellbeing tools
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support and want to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you
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