Team Leader

Team Leader – Supported Living (Learning Disabilities & Autism)

Swindon SN1 5EL

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Pay: £14.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Shift pattern: Earlies, lates, long days, weekends; sleep-ins/waking nights may be required (service dependent)

Driving licence: Desirable — own vehicle not required

Join Optimal Living Limited as a Team Leader in Swindon, paying £14.00 per hour. You'll lead a small, dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live independently — with genuine opportunities to progress into Deputy and senior leadership roles.

What We Offer

£14.00 per hourFlourish RewardsOngoing training and development, including funded qualificationsDevelopment into Deputy and other leadership rolesFull induction and mandatory training, plus ongoing training via Click LearningSupportive management and team environmentFree parking

About Us

Optimal Living Limited provides high-quality, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

Laurel & Dean Park is a 10-bed service made up of two neighbouring homes.We support people to live as independently as possible in their own home, promoting choice, dignity and positive outcomes.

Our values of Choice, Independence and Support are reflected through respect, dignity, compassion and meaningful involvement in everyday life. Above all, we recognise this is the people's home, and every member of the team is expected to respect their privacy, dignity and individuality.

The Role

As Team Leader, you'll lead by example, providing guidance and support to the staff team to maintain consistently high standards of care. You'll help oversee the day-to-day running of the service, mentor and develop colleagues, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and work closely with the management team to deliver outstanding, person-centred support.

This is a hands-on role that includes direct care, leadership responsibilities, shift work and participation in the on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and support the staff team, acting as a positive role modelDeliver and role-model high-quality, person-centred careSupport, mentor and develop staff skills and confidenceOversee the day-to-day running of the service and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and CQC standardsPromote choice, independence, dignity and wellbeing for the people we supportMaintain effective communication with families, professionals and managersSupport rota management, shift cover and on-call dutiesEnsure care plans, risk assessments and records are completed accuratelyHelp create a positive, supportive and professional team environmentEarly shift: 7:00am – 3:00pmLate shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pmLong day: 7:00am – 10:00pmOffice day: 8:00am – 4:00pmSleep-ins and waking nights may be required (service dependent)Weekend working requiredFlexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service

Shifts & Hours

About You

Essential:

Experience in a senior support worker or team leader role within adult health and social careExcellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and support colleaguesA good understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and relevant legislationConfident making decisions, solving problems and using initiative in a fast-paced environmentFlexible to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, nights, sleep-ins and on-call dutiesRight to work in the UK

Desirable:

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or working towards)Full UK driving licence (own vehicle not required)

If you have a genuine passion for care and the leadership skills to match, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.