Team Leader-College Residential

Salary: £27,087.17 pro rata (actual salary: £16,290.55)
Hours: 26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Location: Exeter
Closing Date: 20/08/2026

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, passionate and committed team leader to join our team at InFocus Charity, to support the delivery of high-quality care to our young people with vision impairment and complex needs. You will be the first line manager; motivating, inspiring and supporting the Residential Care team so they can perform their role safely and to the best of their ability.

During the evenings, our young people like to participate in meaningful activities such as swimming or social clubs. They like to get out, explore and socialise, you will lead and encourage the team to plan and organise leisure and social activities within the community.

Your role will include coordinating day to day activities, planning your staffing and organising larger events such as; holidays, music festivals and parties.

It will also be your job to support our young people to make their own decisions and reach their full potential in our excellent educational and residential setting. You will be required to support our young people in a person-centred way and respond to their needs, wishes and aspirations.

This Team Leader role will also include conducting supervisions, providing support with the onboarding of new employees, and continuing to encourage and make positive improvements to the service.

InFocus will support you every step of the way by providing an excellent, well designed induction programme along with mandatory training which will help you get off to the best possible start, by ensuring that you fully understand your role and the part you play in achieving our vision. We offer many opportunities for personal development, and you will also be supported by our Residential Support Manager and Head of Care.

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and motivated leader with relevant care experience who is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support for young people. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and work closely with the Manager to ensure excellent outcomes for residents at InFocus.

You have the ability to lead, develop and support an enabling team, providing clear direction, guidance and encouragement. You take pride in being responsible for the delivery of high‑quality, person-centred care and play an active role in shift planning and the effective delivery of handovers.

You are dedicated to ensuring that care is safe, appropriate and tailored to each individual, working in partnership with residents, their families and colleagues. You are confident in deputising for the Manager when required, taking ownership of initiatives that enhance care provision across the campus.

You are passionate about continuous learning and professional development, supporting improved standards across a multi‑disciplinary team. Above all, you place young people at the heart of everything you do, listening to their wishes, promoting choice and independence, and empowering them to make their own decisions while working in partnership with their families and In Focus

The hours for the role are 26 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, from , 38 weeks per year.

• Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
• Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
• Paid medical appointments
• Comprehensive training and development
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Long service awards
• Access to discounted shopping
• On-site free parking
• 24-hour employee assistance programme
• “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff

We are a disability friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references and evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.