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Inspira (01)
35,000 per year
Barrow-in-Furness covering Westmorland & Furness and another role based in Workington or Carlisle covering Cumberland
Full-time
4th February 2026
Title Team Leaders (Job Ref: 248) Salary £35,000 Hours 37 hours per week Contract Permanent Location One role based in Barrow-in-Furness covering Westmorland & Furness and another role based in Workington or Carlisle covering Cumberland Job Information

As a Team Leader, you will inspire, manage, and support a team of people to achieve contractual targets and deliver high-quality services. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with quality standards, supporting staff development, and driving performance improvements. You will also deputise for managers when required and contribute to the growth of the charity.

  • Lead, motivate, and support staff to achieve targets and maintain professional standards.
  • Oversee resource allocation and manage staff rotas for efficient service delivery.
  • Provide supervision, line management, and ongoing coaching to team members.
  • Identify and address staff training and development needs.
  • Conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with charity policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems, including safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Drive performance and implement improvement plans where necessary.
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording using CRM systems and contractual paperwork.
  • Prepare for and participate in external audits and assessments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with partner organisations and employers.
  • Work with central support functions to ensure financial and operational compliance.

You will bring:

  • A minimum Level 4 professional qualification and supervisory or management qualification (Level 6 or Degree level desirable)
  • Proven experience in supervising and managing staff, resources, and service delivery
  • A successful track record in IPS, employability, careers guidance, or related fields
  • Experience in managing people and performance to achieve targets, including managing underperformance
  • Strong leadership, motivational, and communication skills
  • Excellent administrative, report writing, and IT skills
  • A customer-focused, solution-oriented, and adaptable approach

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We are passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best through a dynamic and supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development to work across multiple contracts.

We also offer a great benefits package, including 26 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 33 days; Enhanced sick pay; Enhanced pension contributions; Life assurance cover; Access to counselling service; and Access to medical health plan.

Watch the video below to find out about the 10 reasons to join the Inspira team:

Inspira is an expert in employability skills. Through our work, we help local people into work, improve their skills and open new opportunities.

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