Charles Hunter Associates

Team Leader

Team Leader - Learning Disabilities Supported Living (Blackpool)


We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join a high-quality supported living service for adults with learning disabilities and autism in Blackpool.

This is a key leadership role focused on delivering person-centred, responsive support while ensuring the service operates to a high standard.


About the role as a Team Leader:


You will support the Registered/Service Manager with the day-to-day operational management of the service, leading staff teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that enables individuals to live fulfilling, independent, and valued lives.


Key responsibilities include:



  • Supporting the operational management of a supported living service

  • Ensuring support is responsive to the needs, preferences, and aspirations of individuals and their families

  • Leading and coaching staff to build warm, respectful, and trusting relationships

  • Promoting choice, independence, dignity, and community inclusion

  • Supporting individuals to access social, leisure, educational, and work opportunities

  • Encouraging involvement of families and natural support networks in line with individual preferences

  • Supporting staff to deliver strengths-based, person-centred approaches



About you as a Team Leader:



  • Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

  • Previous experience in a senior support worker or team leader role

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

  • Ability to work flexibly in line with service needs

  • A values-driven, person-centred approach



Hours of Work and Pay:



  • Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week

  • Worked flexibly on a rota, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

  • Pay rate: up to £14.45 per hour, depending on experience



For more information or to apply, please contact:


Neave Winterbourne - Recruitment Consultant
Telephone: 01189 485555
Email: nwinterbourne@charecruitment.com





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