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Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Dalton le Dale, County Durham, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£28.4k - £28.4k Annual
Full-Time
Team Leader - Learning Disabilites and Mental Health
Supported Living
Location: Murton
Pay Rate:£13.64 per hour + £500 joining bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis including days, sleep-ins & weekends)
Client Group: Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, forensic backgrounds and complex needs

Key Criteria:

Previous experience in a Team Leader or Senior Support role within adult social care

Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs (e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, forensic backgrounds)

Knowledge of person-centred care and promoting independence

Ability to manage rotas, compliance and day-to-day service operations

Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends

About the Service:
This is a supported living setting consisting of self-contained flats, where individuals receive tailored support in their own homes. The service promotes independence, social inclusion and active community involvement, including activities such as cooking sessions, arts and outings.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join a supported living service in Murton. You will lead a team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults living independently within self-contained flats.

As a front-line leader, you will support a team of approximately 12 staff, ensuring safe, effective service delivery while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing for the people supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, supervise and support staff on shift

Ensure high standards of care and compliance

Support individuals with daily living skills, activities and community engagement

Oversee medication administration and risk management

Contribute to care planning and service development

Participate in on-call duties

What's on Offer:

£500 joining bonus (subject to terms)

Ongoing training and recognised qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support and employee benefits

Refer-a-friend scheme

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and ready to step into a leadership role, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference

#LEEJP

Reference: 225228647

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Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Dalton le Dale, County Durham, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£28.4k - £28.4k Annual
Full-Time
Team Leader - Learning Disabilites and Mental Health
Supported Living
Location: Murton
Pay Rate:£13.64 per hour + £500 joining bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (rota basis including days, sleep-ins & weekends)
Client Group: Adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, forensic backgrounds and complex needs

Key Criteria:

Previous experience in a Team Leader or Senior Support role within adult social care

Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs (e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, forensic backgrounds)

Knowledge of person-centred care and promoting independence

Ability to manage rotas, compliance and day-to-day service operations

Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends

About the Service:
This is a supported living setting consisting of self-contained flats, where individuals receive tailored support in their own homes. The service promotes independence, social inclusion and active community involvement, including activities such as cooking sessions, arts and outings.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join a supported living service in Murton. You will lead a team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults living independently within self-contained flats.

As a front-line leader, you will support a team of approximately 12 staff, ensuring safe, effective service delivery while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing for the people supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, supervise and support staff on shift

Ensure high standards of care and compliance

Support individuals with daily living skills, activities and community engagement

Oversee medication administration and risk management

Contribute to care planning and service development

Participate in on-call duties

What's on Offer:

£500 joining bonus (subject to terms)

Ongoing training and recognised qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support and employee benefits

Refer-a-friend scheme

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and ready to step into a leadership role, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference

#LEEJP
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Reference: 225228647

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