We’re seeking an experienced team leader to help develop and coordinate supported living services across Tameside, supporting individuals with learning disabilities to maintain their independence, improve wellbeing and access personal development opportunities.
As a Team Leader, you will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with contract requirements and uphold CQC quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Allocating staff to meet individual needs
2. Supervising, coaching, and supporting team members
3. Identifying and recording training needs
4. Responding to referrals and conducting initial assessments
5. Developing and reviewing support plans with service users
6. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and community agencies
7. Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment
8. Facilitating service user engagement and peer support
9. Monitoring quality and providing performance indicators
You will demonstrate excellent ethical duty of care and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals whilst delivering excellent customer care, communicating proactively with stakeholders about risk management and care. By engaging in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities, you will foster trust through empathy and respect whilst working collaboratively with service users, their families, and professionals.
We require a minimum of 2 years’ practitioner experience, including staff supervision and management. You should hold or be working towards a relevant health or social care qualification (Degree or NVQ Level 4/5). You must exhibit warmth, compassion, and positive regard for service users. Good written and verbal communication skills, flexibility to service needs, leadership and management competencies are essential. Commitment to continuous professional development is required.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82403
Benefits of working with Creative Support include:
* Probationary bonus
* Pension contributions
* 33 days Leave
* Company paid enhanced DBS
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Application Instructions:
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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