Care Team Leader

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Care Team Leader

Location: Birchwood House & Lodge, Lincoln
Salary: £13.15 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Sponsorship not available

Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for care?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and supportive team?

If so, Glenholme Birchwood House & Lodge in Lincoln would like to hear from you. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Team Leader to help shape the future of high-quality care for individuals with complex needs and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team of support workers, ensuring consistent delivery of person-centred care
2. Develop and maintain individualised care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals
3. Oversee the quality and safety of care, identifying areas for improvement
4. Build meaningful relationships with service users, families, and external partners
5. Provide hands-on care including medication administration, meal preparation, and personal support
6. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations

Requirements:

1. Experience in a leadership role within the care sector, preferably with individuals with learning disabilities
2. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
3. Compassionate and empathetic approach
4. Knowledge of CQC standards and relevant health and social care legislation
5. Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
6. A genuine commitment to improving the lives of individuals with complex needs

Benefits and Perks:

1. Paid comprehensive training and genuine opportunities for career development
2. 28 days holiday plus one additional day for each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
3. Additional day off for your birthday
4. Refer-a-friend scheme with a £250 bonus*
5. Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned salary before payday
6. Life Assurance cover up to £10,000*
7. Enrolment into our company pension scheme*
8. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing support with personal and everyday matters including childcare, finances, and mental wellbeing*
9. Reimbursed Blue Light Card*

About Birchwood House & Lodge:

Birchwood House is a purpose-built, high-intensity service designed to meet the needs of individuals with profound and severe disabilities, and complex behaviours that may challenge. It is especially suited for those transitioning from long-term hospital placements or placements that have previously broken down. Birchwood Lodge is a specialist supported living environment for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex needs. Our focus is on promoting independence and enabling residents to live meaningful, empowered lives as active members of the community.

Inclusion & Equality at Glenholme

We are proud of our inclusive, respectful, and person-centred culture. At Glenholme, everyone is valued – our service users, their families, and every member of our staff.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to start a rewarding journey where you become more than just a Support Worker – you become a trusted companion – then we’d love to hear from you.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

*T&Cs apply to all benefits.

Job Code: GHBIRCHA