Team Leader – Male Only
Full Time - 40 hours a week - 12 hour shifts - (1-2 sleep in shifts per week)
£16.50 per hour
Please note: We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to join a dedicated support team for a young neurodiverse man in the Skelmersdale area. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a small, person-centred team while making a genuine difference to someone's life.
He currently lives with his family and is preparing for an exciting transition into his own home in the West Lancashire area. As Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting him through this important stage of his life, ensuring consistency, stability and high-quality support as he develops greater independence.
You will lead by example, working alongside your team to provide outstanding, person-centred support that is guided entirely by his individual needs, goals and aspirations.
Support is at the heart of everything we do - not only for the people we support, but for our staff too. Through reflective practice, meaningful training and ongoing development, you'll be empowered to build a skilled, confident team that delivers exceptional support every day.
If you share our passion for individuality, choice, independence, citizenship, collaboration and equality, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, confident and motivated Team Leader to support a young autistic man who benefits from patient, consistent and structured support. He experiences anxiety and values support from people who are calm, trustworthy and able to build genuine, positive relationships.
He has a wide range of interests including volunteering at and visiting steam railways, spending time with animals - particularly dogs - going to the cinema, countryside walks and preparing meals. He is looking for someone who will actively encourage him to enjoy these activities while supporting him to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
As Team Leader, you will work directly alongside him while also leading and developing a dedicated support team. You'll promote high standards of care, ensure support is delivered consistently, and work closely with his family and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The successful candidate will be compassionate, resilient, organised and an excellent communicator. You will be passionate about person-centred support, confident in leading others, and committed to creating an environment where both the individual and the staff team can thrive.
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and support to the support team, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
- Lead by example, promoting professional boundaries, safeguarding principles and best practice.
- Complete staff supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews in line with company policies.
- Organise and oversee staff rotas, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
- Mentor and support new and existing team members, promoting confidence, accountability and continuous learning.
- Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture.
Care & Support Delivery
- Work directly with the individual, providing practical, emotional and social support in line with his person-centred support plan.
- Support him with daily living skills including meal planning, cooking, attending appointments and maintaining routines.
- Accompany him in the community, including volunteering at steam railways, countryside walks, cinema visits and other activities that are meaningful to him.
- Encourage independence, confidence and the development of life skills.
- Ensure support plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies are followed consistently by the team.
- Act as a key point of contact for family members, professionals and external agencies where appropriate.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily notes, incident reports, medication records and care documentation.
- Monitor service quality and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
- Support the Registered Manager in preparing for audits, reviews and inspections.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and person-centred practice.
Communication & Teamwork
- Facilitate effective communication across the support team.
- Lead team meetings and handovers, ensuring everyone remains informed and engaged.
- Build positive relationships with the individual, his family and external professionals.
- Encourage reflective practice and collaborative problem-solving within the team.
Training & Development
- Support the induction and development of new staff.
- Identify learning and development needs within the team.
- Keep your own knowledge up to date with current legislation, safeguarding practice and best practice guidance.
- Promote a positive learning culture through coaching and mentoring.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate, patient and calm, with the ability to provide reassurance during periods of anxiety.
- An experienced leader who can motivate, coach and support others.
- Organised, dependable and able to make confident decisions.
- Resilient, respectful and non-judgemental.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about supporting autistic people and individuals with mental health support needs.
- Happy to spend time outdoors and participate in community-based activities.
- Experienced within health and social care, with previous leadership or senior support experience.
- A full UK driving licence holder. The individual has access to a mobility vehicle which is used to support community access and activities.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and employment history verification.
It is a criminal offence for anyone barred from working in regulated activity to apply for a role involving regulated activity with adults at risk.
Equal Opportunities
Believe Care and Support is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and recruit based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Company Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Full-time contracted hours.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Progression opportunities.
- Culture of recognition.
- £250 Refer a Friend scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support.
- Employee discounts scheme.
- Access to the company holiday caravan in the Lake District.
- Long service recognition and awards.
- Supportive leadership team and excellent opportunities for career development.
Please Note
This post is restricted to male applicants only under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, as being male is a genuine occupational requirement. This is necessary to meet the assessed needs and personal preferences of the individual being supported.
