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Team Leader - Healthcare

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  1. Leadership & Service Management
  • Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the supported living service.
  • Ensure the service promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.
  • Develop and maintain a positive, person-centred culture.
  • Supervise, mentor, and support team leaders and support workers.
  • Lead team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff.

  1. Regulatory & Legal Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies (e.g., Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England).
  • Maintain standards in line with:
  • Health and Social Care Act
  • Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
  • Safeguarding legislation
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), where applicable
  • Prepare for inspections and ensure documentation is audit-ready.
  • Implement policies and procedures in line with national standards.

  1. Safeguarding & Risk Management
  • Act as Safeguarding Lead (or ensure safeguarding leadership is in place).
  • Investigate and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
  • Conduct and review risk assessments.
  • Ensure safe medication management practices.
  • Monitor incidents, accidents, and complaints.

  1. Person-Centred Care & Support
  • Ensure care and support plans are:
  • Person-centred
  • Up-to-date
  • Outcome-focused
  • Promote service users’ independence and life skills.
  • Liaise with families, social workers, and healthcare professionals.
  • Support service users in accessing community services, employment, and education.

  1. Staff Management & Development
  • Recruit, induct, and retain suitable staff.
  • Conduct supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
  • Manage rotas and staffing levels.
  • Address performance issues and disciplinary matters.
  • Ensure staff complete mandatory training (e.g., safeguarding, medication, moving & handling).

  1. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
  • Manage the service budget.
  • Monitor expenditure and staffing costs.
  • Oversee petty cash and service user finances (where applicable).
  • Maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Ensure effective rota planning within budget constraints.

  1. Health & Safety
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
  • Conduct fire safety checks and emergency planning.
  • Oversee property maintenance and repairs.
  • Ensure infection control standards are met.

  1. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  • Conduct internal audits.
  • Monitor KPIs and service performance.
  • Gather feedback from service users and families.
  • Develop action plans following audits or inspections.
  • Promote continuous service improvement.


  1. Partnership & External Liaison

  • Work with:
  • Local authorities
  • Commissioners
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Advocacy services
  • Attend multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Represent the service professionally in external forums.


Key Skills Required

  • Leadership and team management
  • Knowledge of care legislation and compliance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Budget management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Safeguarding expertise
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday 9 to 6pm
  • Salary
    £25,000 – £38,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Supervisor ManagerSouthall

Healthcare • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since February, 2026

We are 24hrs supported living services who provides care and accommodation for people with mental health, learning disabilities and drug and alcohol issues.

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