Team Leader - Grove Wantage

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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

Additional information

This vacancy is open to internal applicants only.
An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Brandon Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all colleagues.