Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

Team Leader - Learning Disabilites and Mental Health
Supported Living
Location: Seaham,
Postcode- SR7
Pay Rate: 13.64 per hour + 500 joining bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis including days, sleep-ins & weekends)
Client Group: Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, forensic backgrounds and complex needs

Key Criteria:

• Previous experience in a Team Leader or Senior Support role within adult social care
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs (e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, forensic backgrounds)
• Knowledge of person-centred care and promoting independence
• Ability to manage rotas, compliance and day-to-day service operations
• Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends

About the Service:
This is a supported living setting consisting of self-contained flats, where individuals receive tailored support in their own homes. The service promotes independence, social inclusion and active community involvement, including activities such as cooking sessions, arts and outings.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join a supported living service in Murton. You will lead a team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults living independently within self-contained flats.

As a front-line leader, you will support a team of approximately 12 staff, ensuring safe, effective service delivery while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing for the people supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise and support staff on shift
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance
• Support individuals with daily living skills, activities and community engagement
• Oversee medication administration and risk management
• Contribute to care planning and service development
• Participate in on-call duties

What's on Offer:

• 500 joining bonus (subject to terms)
• Ongoing training and recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and employee benefits
• Refer-a-friend scheme

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and ready to step into a leadership role, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference