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 week
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12, S8
We 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 rotaAbout 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 licenceWhat'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 toolsIf 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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