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Job Description
Job Description
Location: Leading Lives, Sudbury Community Hub, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate
Team Leader – Sudbury Support to Live at Home
£13.10/hr + Enhancements | 1-Year Fixed Term with opportunity to extent | Employee-Owned Organisation
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Join Leading Lives, a not-for-profit, employee-owned social enterprise supporting adults with learning disabilities across Suffolk.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate Team Leader to coach and support two dedicated teams delivering round the clock care. You’ll be the vital link between team members and management—driving quality, culture, and consistency.
* First 6 months: 40 guaranteed hours/week
* Next 6 months: 20 hours as Team Leader + 20 hours as Support Worker (£12.60/hr)
* Sleep-ins: £65/night | Sunday & Bank Holiday Enhancements
About The Role
Why Join Us?
* Award-winning training & development
* Opportunity to become a shareholder in our employee-owned enterprise
* Up to 8% pension contribution
* Cycle to work scheme, EAP, casual dress, sick pay, and more
* Make a difference—every single day
What You’ll Do
* Lead by example and mentor your team
* Promote dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care
* Support rota planning, audits, and care planning
* Be the go-to for team members and a voice for our customers
* Help shape service delivery and community opportunities
What You’ll Need
* Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent)
* Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
* Experience in social care and a passion for people
Your Journey Starts Here
You’ll receive a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Start date subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
Skills Needed
Nursing / Caring
About The Company
Company Culture:
* Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
* Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
* Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.
Company Culture
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/ adjustments with your application and the process.
Required Criteria
* Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Desired Criteria
Closing DateThursday 10th July, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£13.10 Hourly
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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