Team Leader
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
- £13.10 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
💷 £13.10/hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation
🕒 32 Hour ContractAre 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 hardworking, proactive Team Leader to coach and support our Bury Supported Living team in delivering meaningful social care. This role requires someone who can think on their feet, solve day-to-day challenges independently, and take ownership of operational decisions without direct Service Manager support.You'll be the vital link between team members and management-driving quality, culture, and consistency while ensuring our customers live the lives they choose.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
- Lead by example and mentor your team
- Promote dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care
- Carry out audits, medication observations, and staff supervisions
- Be accessible to your team and act as the first point of contact for operational queries
- Support rota planning, care planning, and ensure tasks are completed to a high standard
- Be available out of hours to provide advice and support when required
- Work every other weekend and undertake sleep-in duties
- Arrange visits, tours, and initial assessments for new referrals
- Build strong relationships with professionals and landlords to ensure repairs are completed promptly
- Uphold Health & Safety standards and follow Leading Lives policies and procedures
- Act as a role model and embed a positive work culture within the team
- Work openly and honestly with customers and professionals to shape service delivery
- Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent)
- Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
- Experience in social care and a passion for people
- A good work ethic and the drive to go the extra mile
- Confidence to work independently and solve problems effectively
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.About the companyAt Leading Lives, you'll grow your skills while making a real impact. We're a supportive, inclusive team that values your individuality and passion for helping others.With five diverse service lines, there's a role to match your strengths - and a team that's got your back every step of the way.Start your journey with us and enjoy a potential welcome bonus of up to £250!Required Criteria
- Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Providing Care