Night Team Leader – Shaftesbury Horizons (Poole, Dorset)
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference? At Shaftesbury Horizons we’re looking for a dedicated Night Team Leader to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where people can truly thrive.
About Us
At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, flourishing life. Guided by our core values – Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous – we provide outstanding support across adult care, children’s services and education. Horizons is a residential transitional service supporting up to 13 young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as associated medical needs. We empower individuals to build independence, develop life skills, access education and engage meaningfully with their community.
The Role
As a Night Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring high‑quality care and support for both the people we support and your team. This role will primarily lead the staff team on nights with occasional day working required in order to fulfil all responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting a team of care professionals
- Overseeing daily operations of the service
- Promoting independence, inclusion and wellbeing
- Ensuring care is personalised, flexible and of the highest standard
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work toward it)
- A positive, proactive leadership style
- Passion for delivering outstanding, person‑centred care
- Commitment to our values and making a difference
Additional Requirements
- Participation in on‑call rota (£10 per session)
What You’ll Get in Return
- £500 Welcome Bonus (after 12 months, T&Cs apply)
- Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
- Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
- CQC Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
- Comprehensive Training & Development
- Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why Work With Us
At Shaftesbury we believe it’s the little things that add up to a life well lived – friendship, independence, opportunity and community. We’re committed to helping the people we support participate, contribute and feel valued, while creating a workplace where you can grow and succeed.
Our Commitment
Shaftesbury is the disability charity committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. We promote inclusion and wellbeing for all through a wide range of disability care, special education and rehabilitation services. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
