We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our services in Harrogate 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! The role is part of the Bethany House residential care service, which is a registered service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person‑centred support.
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
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications and Experience
* Caring, patient, and respectful with a positive and resilient approach
* Confidence working independently and within a team, with good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, flexible and reliable
* Experience leading a support worker team
* Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
* Experience of supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs
* Driver's licence preferred but not essential
* Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults (preferred)
* Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
* Excellent communication and written skills
* Ability to keep calm under pressure
* Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team
Benefits
* 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
Company Overview
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5,000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self‑confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person‑centred
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