Team Leader Learning Disabilities

Practice Leader - Full Time (40 Hours)
£13.20 per hour + enhancements

We are working with a values-led care provider seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Leader to support a person with complex needs in a highly personalised, community-based setting.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work on shift, guiding a small team to deliver consistent, person-centred support. Youll play a key role in building trust, understanding communication styles, and creating a calm, structured environment where the individual feels safe and supported.

This opportunity would suit someone ready to step up from a senior Support Worker role or an existing team leader looking for a more meaningful, relationship-led service.
Sponsorship is not availbale for this role - you must have UK Right to Work in place to be considered.

• £13.20 per hour + 40p complex service enhancement

• Additional pay factors where applicable

• Full-time contract (40 hours per week)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Recognition vouchers (birthday, anniversary, Christmas)

• Paid DBS

• Lead by example on shift, delivering high-quality, person-centred support

• Support and guide a small team to maintain consistent, calm practice

• Build a trusting relationship with the individual through patience and understanding

• Promote nothing about me without me in all aspects of care and support planning

• Adapt approaches based on behaviour, communication, and emotional needs

• Work collaboratively with family members and wider professionals

• Monitor and improve team practice through coaching and feedback

• Ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment at all times

• Minimum 2 years UK experience in a Support Worker role (similar needs)

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism

• Calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent approach

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn individual communication styles

• Interest in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles

• Ability to lead, support, and develop others in a team setting

• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends

• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential

If youre looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and take the next step in your career, wed like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to apply and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.