Team Leader
Care Team Leader
Location: Harrogate
Rate: £14\.03 per hour
Permanent \| Full\-time \| 37\.5 hours per week (rota\-based)
Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high\-quality, person\-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our service in Harrogate supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long\-term career \- any truly make a difference!
Service User Interests
The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Team Leaders play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:
Arts and crafts
Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
Holidays and short breaks
Walks in the local park and community
Cooking and baking to develop life skills
The Role
You will:
Experience Leading a Support Worker Team
Experience in mental health \& Learning Disabilities environment
Health \& Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred
Deliver person\-centred support in line with individual support plans
Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
Support activities, appointments, and community access
Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep\-ins
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs
Drivers are essential
Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
Excellent communication and written skills
Ability to keep calm under pressure
Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)
What We Offer
Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation \- Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person\-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person\-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person\-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010\.
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