Summary:
As a Team Leader in Adults Supported Living, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality care and support services to adults with varying needs. Based in Southampton, this temporary part-time role requires a dedicated leader who can effectively lead a team and ensure all service users receive personalised care that promotes independence and well-being. Your leadership will be vital in fostering a positive environment where staff and service users can thrive.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of support workers, providing guidance and support to ensure high standards of care.
- Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each service user.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, medication management, safeguarding, incident reporting, CQC readiness and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitate team meetings and training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Serve as a point of contact for service users and their families, addressing concerns and feedback.
- Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to coordinate care and support services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies.
Qualifications:
- Experience in a leadership role within the social care sector, preferably in supported living.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care principles and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and training
What we offer:
- Clear career progression into senior leadership
- Fully funded qualifications (Levels 4–5 in Health & Social Care & Leadership)
- Paid induction and continuous professional development
- Reward & recognition schemes
- Casual dress code
- 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Free access to online learning platforms
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Field Supervisor in social care
- A genuinely hands-on leadership style, confident managing people face-to-face, not just on paper
- Strong working knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding and care compliance, with a track record of driving quality up
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs
- Confident managing rotas, supervisions and staff performance
- Full UK driving licence. You’ll be driving between services across Southampton as a core part of the role.
Team Leader – Adults Supported Living in Southampton employer: Care Managers
Join our dedicated team in Cardiff as a Home Care/Domiciliary Care Worker, where we prioritise compassion and reliability in providing high-quality care to clients in their homes. Enjoy guaranteed hours for stability, flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle, and extensive training opportunities that foster career growth, all while being recognised for your hard work with monthly rewards and referral bonuses. With a supportive work culture and a commitment to making a difference in the community, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to embark on a meaningful and rewarding career in care.
