Team Leader

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Job Reference HCC/1722/1797

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Fixed Term Salary: £35,570 progressing to £38,510 Working Hours: 30.0 Location: Manor House Hostel Closing Date: 25/10/2026 Job Category: Adult Social Care Region / Division: Bushey

Job Introduction

Job Title: Team Leader
Starting Salary: £35,570 progressing to £38,510 per annum
Hours: 37
Location: Bushey 
Contract Type: 6-month secondment
Directorate: Adult Care Services

About the team

The people who live at Manor House Supported Living have full and varied lives but also need day to day support as they have learning, or other, disabilities. We support and empower up to 26 people; we support all individuals to live as independently as possible. No two days are the same here, so you must be able to problem solve and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

As a team leader, you’ll oversee the work of the whole team and ensure they deliver high-quality support to people using our service, working in partnership with other professionals and agencies. Direct support shifts will be undertaken as part of the induction process and if needed from time to which will enable you to both observe practice, and coach and mentor the team. 
Responsibilities include formal supervision of staff, administering medication, assistance with rota planning, support with training and sickness management, and take on a key role, such as health and safety co-ordinator, or medication co-ordinator.
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. 

This role does not routinely require working Bank holidays or weekends. However, where a weekend day is worked, a day off in lieu will be provided during the week
Waking night checks will also need to be completed on a small number of occasions throughout the year.
A key aspect of the role is promoting good practice and consistently high standards of support through the provision of formal supervision to nominated junior staff, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
Participation in the continuous improvement of service quality is essential, including developing robust support plans, ensuring their effective implementation and regular review, and completing audit processes aimed at enhancing the experience of the people we support.

About you 

Essential: 

• An NVQ, QCF or RQF Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in care is essential to this role, and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake an RQF Level 4 qualification.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential to this role, as you will be required to liaise with social workers and families and other professionals involved with the people using our service.
• Previous experience of working with people with disabilities, and knowledge of safeguarding and CQC standards are essential. 
• The ability to reflect on your own experiences and practice to build professional relationships with people we support, family carers and other agencies, in order to understand the needs and rights of disabled adults.
• To always be aware of risks and how they can be minimised ensuring the health and safety of colleagues and the people you support.

Desirable  

• Experience in conflict resolution, working within budgets set and having to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to travel to sites within the service.

We offer fantastic opportunities for you to grow and develop in your role, with excellent career prospects. You will be well-supported by an experienced management team and be part of a wider, knowledgeable team of supportive colleagues. You will also be making a positive difference to others.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

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