Team Leader

Are you caring, ambitious, and passionate about creating and delivering opportunities for people? Do you excel at building meaningful relationships with teams, families, and the people you support? Do you have the energy and drive to provide exceptional care and leadership?

About the Role

As a Team Leader at Brightening Lives Ltd, based in Selby, North Yorkshire, you will be responsible for providing effective management to a team of Personal Assistants and Personal Health Assistants. Your team will be providing direct care and support to adults and children with complex care and support needs. You'll be an essential part of our operational management team, helping ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care. You'll also work closely with the Registered Manager to maintain effective governance, support learning, foster innovation, and promote a culture that is both open and fair.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the delivery of high‑quality care and support.
• Support in creating and implementing individual care plans, ensuring they are followed effectively by the team.
• Supervise, coach, and support Personal Assistants and Personal Health Assistants, ensuring a high standard of care.
• Assist the Registered Manager in operational governance and service delivery across the team.
• Manage a rota system and provide support across the 24‑hour care cycle, including on‑call cover when required.
• Be an integral part of our established management team based in the Harrogate area.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in supporting people with complex health and/or social care needs.
• Some leadership experience, particularly in managing and guiding teams in delivering person‑centred care.
• The ability to create and implement care plans and lead a team to work with these plans effectively.
• A driver with access to a car (this is essential for the role).
• A commitment to outstanding care, with the energy and enthusiasm to support people well.

About Brightening Lives Ltd

At Brightening Lives, we believe that people’s lives shouldn’t be limited by complex health or social care needs. Since our establishment in 2019, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs to live their life their way‑whether that’s a few hours per day or 24/7. We work in close partnership with the people we support, their families, our dedicated staff team, and other services to make a positive difference in their lives.

What We Offer

• Employee Wellbeing Scheme: including free face‑to‑face counselling, helplines, and online support.
• Employee Discount Scheme: discounts on shopping, fuel, and more.
• L.O.V.E. (Living our Values Everyday): a rewards and recognition scheme.
• Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year.
• In The Loop: our community app that connects the team and shares experiences.
• Ongoing Training & Career Development: access to a full company training programme and further opportunities to progress.
• Fully Paid DBS.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £500 for successful referrals.
• Company pension scheme.

If you’re looking to make a real difference in people’s lives and step into a leadership role with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call our friendly recruitment team at 01484 629935.