Female care team leader
Overview
- ID
325982
- Salary
£27,983.00 per annum
- Type
Permanent - Full Time
- Location
Paston
- Hours
37.5 per week
- Closing Date
14/10/2026
- Interview Date
To be confirmed
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Are you ready to lead a team and make a real difference in people's lives?
Here at Sense, we believe everyone, no matter how complex their disability, deserves to live a full and meaningful life. We're looking for a female Care Team Leader to join our supported living service at Newton Court in Paston, Peterborough, on a full time permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week, paying £14.35 per hour (£27,983 per annum). The shift pattern includes mornings, evenings, and weekends on a two week rota.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this role and BSL Level 2 is desirable.
This post is open to female applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising a team of support workers, including carrying out regular supervision sessions and appraisals
- Coaching and guiding staff to maintain the highest standards of support
- Supporting rota management and the day to day running of the service alongside the Manager
- Supporting the recruitment and induction of new team members
- Enabling the people we support to take part in meaningful activities and access their communities
- Contributing to person centred plans and guidelines, working alongside families and other professionals
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are upheld
Who we're looking for:
- Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities or sensory impairment
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role in a similar setting
- Experience of conducting supervisions and supporting with rota management
- A positive, person centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering the people we support
- BSL Level 2 is highly desirable
Benefits:
- 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
- Free DBS Check
- Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
- On-going development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Employee referral scheme
- Health and well-being support
- Pension Scheme
- Discount scheme
- Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
About Sense
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leaderand commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
Closing Date
14/10/2026
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Female care team leader employer: ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN
Sense is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, particularly for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of disabled individuals. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we offer opportunities to lead and inspire a dedicated team while contributing to vital income generation for our charity. Located in Gloucester, our new shop provides a vibrant community atmosphere where every team member's contribution is valued, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful experience for all.
Contact Details:
ROYAL SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN Recruitment Team
