House Leader​/Senior Support Worker​/Team Leader

Position: House Leader / Senior Support Worker / Team Leader
Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can genuinely make a difference? We are working with a respected, low-turnover supported living organisation seeking a House Leader to join their team in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking to progress within a supportive, values-driven environment.

You’ll be leading a small 4 bed service supporting adults with mental health needs, psychiatric backgrounds, and behaviours that may challenge. The organisation prides itself on a strong, positive working culture and is committed to staff development, consistency and best practice.

About the Role

As House Leader, you will:

* Lead by example, supporting and supervising support staff to maintain high standards

* Oversee the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the home

* Use a person-centred approach to promote independence, personal growth and meaningful decision-making for residents

* Liaise with external professionals, local authority contacts and social care coordinators

* Ensure all processes, policies and safeguarding standards are followed

* Organise tasks within the home, including daily operations, maintenance arrangements and resident support

* Complete care plans, risk assessments, digital records and incident reporting to required standards

* Provide thorough handovers and ensure consistent communication across the team

* Investigate and respond to significant events with professionalism and attention to detail

* Support the onboarding of new residents and staff

* Work closely with the management team on audits, updates and service improvements

* Participate in training, team meetings and ongoing development initiatives

Skills & Experience Needed

* Experience in care or supported living settings

* Previous supervisory or team-leading experience

* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

* IT literacy, including use of digital care systems

* Excellent communication skills with residents, colleagues and external professionals

* Compassion, patience and the ability to support individuals with complex mental health needs

* A logical, consistent and process-driven work approach

* A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and best practice

What’s on Offer

* A stable working environment with low staff turnover

* Genuine career progression as the organisation continues to grow

* Supportive management and ongoing training opportunities

* A role where your leadership directly contributes to resident wellbeing and service quality

If you’re motivated, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality support, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding leadership opportunity