Team Leader, Social Work

Job summary

Team Leader
- Community Dental Service Band 7: 49,387 - 56,51537.5 Hours Per Week Permanent Location :
Various Locala Community Dental Sites Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Locala Community Dental Services (CDS) are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader to provide operational leadership and support across our dental services.

Main duties of the jobAs Team Leader, you will work closely with clinicians, dental nurses and administrative staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of services. You will promote a positive working culture, support service development, and ensure that patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership and management to designated teams within Community Dental Services.

Support staff development, performance management and wellbeing.

Ensure services are delivered in line with organisational policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate resources effectively to maintain high standards of patient care and service efficiency.

Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders to support service delivery.

We are looking for a motivated and approachable leader with:

Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within healthcare or dental services.

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational, problem-solving abilities.

Experience managing staff performance and supporting professional development.

A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services.

The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of clinical governance, health and safety, and quality standards within healthcare settings.

About us Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

-Flexible working
- We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.

Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
Refer a Friend Scheme
- If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of 500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.

Details Date posted
24 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 7

Salary
Depending on experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

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Job locations

Cleckheaton Health Centre, Greenside, CleckheatonCleckheatonBD
19 5AP
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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