Team Leader - Grove Wantage
Job Reference brandontrust/TP/663/1364
Job Introduction
Team Leader Grove Wantage
Location: Grove Wantage
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for colleagues who are looking to progress into a leadership position or further build on existing supervisory experience within social care.
About the role
As a Team Leader, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of the service. You will lead by example, providing high-quality, person-centred support while guiding and developing a team of Support Workers.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the staff team
Supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
Coordinating daily support and activities to ensure a high-quality, responsive service
Effectively deploying staffing resources
Providing direct support and modelling best practice
Supporting with compliance, standards of care and use of resources
The support we provide is centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs, including daily living skills, personal care, medication support and accessing the community.
All Team Leaders work flexibly as part of a rota to support a 24/7 service.
About you
This role would suit someone who:
Is a confident communicator with a calm and resilient approach
Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
Has experience supporting people with a learning disability
Has experience supporting or developing colleagues within a team
Desirable (but not essential):
Previous supervisory or management experience
A relevant social care qualification
A management qualification
A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential for this role.
What we offer
Competitive salary (pro rata)
Sleep-in shifts paid at £60 per night (where applicable)
Ongoing training and development, including funded qualifications
Contributory pension scheme
DBS check covered by the Trust
Rotas planned in advance
Access to Wagestream for flexible pay and financial wellbeing support
Discounts including Blue Light Card, EE perks and Costco membership
Refer-a-friend incentive
Access to wellbeing and support helplines
Health Cash Plan
Brandon Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all colleagues.
