Team leader

Job Introduction
Team Leader

Location: Leigh

Rate of Pay: £14\.50 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)

Shift Pattern: 34 hours on shift, nights and days and two hours admin.

Contract: Fixed term (12 months)

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader in Healthcare to support the delivery and coordination of a specialist care package for a nine\-year\-old girl living at home with her parents in Leigh.

The successful candidate will work closely alongside the Registered Manager and an existing Team Leader, supporting the day\-to\-day operational running of the care package and ensuring the care team consistently delivers safe, high\-quality, person\-centred care in line with healthcare standards and best practice.

The child has DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion) and requires 24\-hour care, provided by a consistent, compassionate, and skilled healthcare team. She is non\-verbal, and team members will be supported to learn and respond appropriately to her individual communication cues. Full, role\-specific training will be provided.

This is a rewarding healthcare leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s quality of life while supporting and guiding a small care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high\-quality personal care and clinical support in line with individual care plans.


• Support the effective coordination and delivery of the healthcare package alongside management.


• Complete 2 hours per week supporting management with administrative and leadership duties.


• Supervise, support, and guide support workers to ensure consistent standards of care.


• Learn and respond appropriately to the child’s non\-verbal communication cues.


• Support engagement in meaningful activities and community\-based outings.


• Work collaboratively with the family, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.


• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured care environment.


• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and routines are followed and regularly reviewed.

• Proven leadership experience within a healthcare or complex care setting


• Experience managing and supporting a small care team.


• Demonstrated experience in working with tracheostomies, PEG feeding, and ventilators


• Strong background supporting individuals with complex clinical needs


• Strong understanding of risk assessments, care planning, and regulatory compliance


• Previous experience completing healthcare\-related administrative duties.


• Kind, patient, caring, reliable, confident, and professionally consistent.


• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual communication and care needs.


• Comfortable engaging in sensory, creative, and play\-based activities as part of holistic care


• Confident working within a family home healthcare environment


• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability \& Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life. Our teams are passionate about delivering person‑centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.

What we offer:

• Westfield Rewards – exclusive discounts with 1,000\+ big\-name retailers, restaurants, and travel brands


• Westfield Health Cash Plan – including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs.


• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for wellbeing, finances, and relationships


• Blue Light Card – discounts and free event tickets


• acuity academy – training, qualifications, and continuous professional development


• Career progression within the organisation


• Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £500\.

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