Adult Team Leader (D100)

Job Title: Part-Time Adult Team Leader - Supported Living (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Barnard Castle, County Durham
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum (Pro-Rata for 30 hours per week)
Hours: 30 Hours per Week
Sector: Health & Social Care / Learning Disabilities / Supported Living

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Team Leader to join a dedicated Supported Living team in Barnard Castle, supporting 7 adults with learning disabilities to live independently and thrive in their community.

This is a permanent position with a well-established and reputable care provider. Positive Outcome Recruitment are proud to be the selected recruitment partner supporting the search for the ideal candidate for this vital role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £29,000 to £31,000 per annum (based on 30 hours).

• Generous Annual Leave: 33 Days (Pro-Rata).

• Health Benefits Package.

• Employee Discount Scheme.

• Fantastic Incentives & Staff Recognition Schemes.

• Mileage Allowance & Travel Support (Car Driver Essential).

Your Role as a Team Leader:

As Team Leader, you'll play a key role in leading a team of Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered in line with best practices and organisational values. You will work across the Barnard Castle service and may occasionally support nearby services, so being a driver with access to a car is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and supervise a team delivering daily care and support to adults with learning disabilities.

• Lead on shift planning, medication administration, and service user reviews.

• Promote independence, inclusion, and personalised outcomes for all service users.

• Support with rota management, incident reporting, audits, and staff development.

• Act as a positive role model and point of contact for families, health professionals, and external agencies.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, CQC standards, and organisational policies.

Criteria

Experience: Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.
Qualifications: Ideally, Level 4 or 5 in Health & Social Care Leadership & Management (or working towards).
Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Driving: Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential due to occasional travel).
Values: Passionate about person-centred care and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

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