Social Care Team Leader
Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£26.1k - £26.1k Annual
Full-Time
Social Care Team Leader
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Team Manager to lead and support care teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position: Social Care Team Leader (appointed internally as Team Manager)Salary: £26,068 per annum+ £2,000 per annum Additional Responsibility AllowanceLocation: Southwark, LondonHours: Full-time, 39 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or senior support worker looking to take their first step into management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring people receive high quality, person centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring people receive safe, personalised support that reflects their individual needs and aspirations
Keeping support plans up to date and promoting independence, confidence and skill development
Supporting, motivating and developing your team through coaching, supervision and regular feedback
Leading with recruitment, inductions, rota planning and maintaining safe staffing levels
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the locations
Leading by example and promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture
Building strong relationships with the people you support, colleagues, families and professionals
Maintaining accurate records, carrying out quality checks and ensuring high standards of care
Participating in the on call rota and providing occasional evening or weekend support when required
About You
This role could be your first move into leadership, and full support will be provided to help you develop your management skills.
You will have:
Around two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within supported living, residential or community services
A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards it
An understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A caring, flexible and positive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting others
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Service Coordinator or Assistant Service Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDSCP
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Team Manager to lead and support care teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position: Social Care Team Leader (appointed internally as Team Manager)Salary: £26,068 per annum+ £2,000 per annum Additional Responsibility AllowanceLocation: Southwark, LondonHours: Full-time, 39 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or senior support worker looking to take their first step into management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring people receive high quality, person centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring people receive safe, personalised support that reflects their individual needs and aspirations
Keeping support plans up to date and promoting independence, confidence and skill development
Supporting, motivating and developing your team through coaching, supervision and regular feedback
Leading with recruitment, inductions, rota planning and maintaining safe staffing levels
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the locations
Leading by example and promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture
Building strong relationships with the people you support, colleagues, families and professionals
Maintaining accurate records, carrying out quality checks and ensuring high standards of care
Participating in the on call rota and providing occasional evening or weekend support when required
About You
This role could be your first move into leadership, and full support will be provided to help you develop your management skills.
You will have:
Around two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within supported living, residential or community services
A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards it
An understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A caring, flexible and positive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting others
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Service Coordinator or Assistant Service Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDSCP
Reference: 225320938
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Social Care Team Leader
Posted on Jul 2, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Not-for-Profit
Immediate Start
£26.1k - £26.1k Annual
Full-Time
Social Care Team Leader
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Team Manager to lead and support care teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position: Social Care Team Leader (appointed internally as Team Manager)Salary: £26,068 per annum+ £2,000 per annum Additional Responsibility AllowanceLocation: Southwark, LondonHours: Full-time, 39 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or senior support worker looking to take their first step into management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring people receive high quality, person centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring people receive safe, personalised support that reflects their individual needs and aspirations
Keeping support plans up to date and promoting independence, confidence and skill development
Supporting, motivating and developing your team through coaching, supervision and regular feedback
Leading with recruitment, inductions, rota planning and maintaining safe staffing levels
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the locations
Leading by example and promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture
Building strong relationships with the people you support, colleagues, families and professionals
Maintaining accurate records, carrying out quality checks and ensuring high standards of care
Participating in the on call rota and providing occasional evening or weekend support when required
About You
This role could be your first move into leadership, and full support will be provided to help you develop your management skills.
You will have:
Around two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within supported living, residential or community services
A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards it
An understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A caring, flexible and positive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting others
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Service Coordinator or Assistant Service Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDSCP
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Team Manager to lead and support care teams, helping people with learning disabilities and autism live independent, fulfilling lives.
Position: Social Care Team Leader (appointed internally as Team Manager)Salary: £26,068 per annum+ £2,000 per annum Additional Responsibility AllowanceLocation: Southwark, LondonHours: Full-time, 39 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker or senior support worker looking to take their first step into management. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring people receive high quality, person centred support that enables them to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring people receive safe, personalised support that reflects their individual needs and aspirations
Keeping support plans up to date and promoting independence, confidence and skill development
Supporting, motivating and developing your team through coaching, supervision and regular feedback
Leading with recruitment, inductions, rota planning and maintaining safe staffing levels
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the locations
Leading by example and promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive culture
Building strong relationships with the people you support, colleagues, families and professionals
Maintaining accurate records, carrying out quality checks and ensuring high standards of care
Participating in the on call rota and providing occasional evening or weekend support when required
About You
This role could be your first move into leadership, and full support will be provided to help you develop your management skills.
You will have:
Around two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within supported living, residential or community services
A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management, or be willing to work towards it
An understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A caring, flexible and positive approach with a genuine commitment to supporting others
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.
The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Service Coordinator or Assistant Service Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDSCP
Reference: 225320938
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