Location: EX31 2AU, Barnstaple, Devon, South West, UKRole: Independent Living Services Team LeaderLocation: Barnstaple & surrounding areaSalary: up to £35,596.80per annum depending on experience plus car allowanceHours:37 hours per weekContract: PermanentThe RoleTo provide effective line management to the Independent Living Support Officers, ensuring the delivery of a professional, high-quality Independent Living Service that adapts to the evolving needs and expectations of customers. The Team Leader will ensure that all necessary and recognised quality standards are met, whilst actively seeking to enhance the service by working in partnership with external agencies that support vulnerable adults.The main responsibilities of the role are:To provide day-to-day management, support and guidance to Independent Living Support Officers ensuring that the service complies with company policy and also its external obligations particularly in relation to health and safety legislation.To ensure the service meets changing customer expectations by regularly seeking their views on the service provided.To participate in policy and procedural reviews to identify innovative methods of working and achieving best practice.To actively encourage and support customer involvement within the Independent Living service.About YouYou will have previous experience of working directly with vulnerable people in housing management environment.You will be experienced in working with a range of external agencies relevant in the welfare of older persons.You will have experience in managing or supervising other people or teams.Benefits27 days holiday plus bank holidays7% Employer contribution PensionCash Plan of up to £1600 per yearEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Health & Wellbeing SupportFamily Friendly PoliciesCycle to Work SchemeTech SchemeRefer a Friend SchemeThe successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.Closing date: Monday, 5 January 2026
09:00Interviews: Monday 12th JanuaryWe are proud to be aDisability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.Should you wish to discuss your application prior to submitting it, please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.TPBN1_UKTJ