Team Leader - Learning Disabilities Support (Newquay)
Make a real difference in someone's life and lead a team who does the same.

Are you a confident support worker ready for the next step, or an experienced team leader who's passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care? We're looking for a warm, engaging, and proactive individual to take on a leadership role within a small, friendly service in Newquay. You'll be supporting a vibrant and independent older lady in her own home - someone who loves theatre, cooking, and a good chat over hot chocolate!

This is your chance to combine hands-on care with meaningful leadership in a role that really matters.

Benefits

* Salary: £13.50 per hour (days), £14.50 per hour (nights - 22:00 to 07:00)

* Overtime: Additional £2.00 per hour

* Hours: 27 per week + regular sleep-in shifts

* Annual pay: £24,932 (plus enhanced overtime pay)

* Enhanced DBS paid for

* Generous training & development support

* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

* Long service and birthday vouchers

* Refer-a-friend scheme

Responsibilities

* Lead by example while working on shift, promoting outstanding support at all times

* Champion person-led planning and decision-making - ensuring the individual's voice is always central

* Coordinate rota planning, team training, supervisions and appraisals

* Support with medication, health appointments, domestic duties and community access

* Build positive relationships with family members, professionals and community services

* Deliver support with creativity, humour and a solution-focused attitude

* Contribute to ongoing improvement and ensure compliance with CQC standards

Requirements

* Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism

* Some supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

* Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving skills

* Comfortable using basic IT systems for reporting and rota management

* Organised, proactive, and happy to lead from the front

* A UK driving licence and access to a car

* Right to work in the UK

* Able to work flexibly including weekends and evenings

* This role requires an enhanced DBS and subscription to the Update Service

If you're someone who values independence, community connection and high standards of care, this could be the perfect role for you.

Submit your CV today to apply - we'd love to hear from you