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Team Leader – Learning Disabilities Residential Care

Reference: 11836
Location
Cardiff , Cardiff, United Kingdom
Salary
£30,000 - £31,000
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Title: Team Leader – Learning Disabilities Residential Care
Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum

Job Description:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and dedicated Team Leader to join a leading specialist provider in Cardiff. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while supporting individuals with complex needs in a supportive and engaging environment. As a Team Leader, you will oversee a cluster of services, ensuring high-quality care and promoting independence for service users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Service Manager and share responsibility for managing the team and service delivery
  • Plan staff rotas and manage team schedules
  • Ensure compliance with care standards and regulations
  • Promote independence and support individuals to make their own choices
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of service users
  • Follow individual care plans and support personal care needs
  • Facilitate community activities such as arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips
  • Encourage social engagement and participation in various activities

Requirements:

  • NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with a willingness to work towards Level 3
  • Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker or similar role
  • Resilient and compassionate nature
  • Valid driver’s license (essential due to role requirements)
  • Comfortable providing personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs

Additional Information:
This Team Leader role in Cardiff offers a competitive salary, with benefits including paid DBS and Social Care Wales registration, fully funded professional qualifications, bespoke training, and career progression opportunities. The role involves various shifts, including on-call duties, and provides a supportive environment to grow your career in health and social care.

Join us as a Team Leader in Cardiff and help inspire individuals to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives while having fun along the way!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.

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