Team Leader- Extra care
9 days ago
Bolton
Team Leader – Extra Care Unit\n📍 Bolton Area\n\nWe are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected care organisation for an experienced Team Leader to help deliver high-quality, person-centred support within an Extra Care setting.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious care professional ready to step into a leadership role, working alongside the Service Manager to drive excellence, develop teams, and improve outcomes for the people supported.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service. You’ll support the Service Manager in ensuring care delivery is personalised, empowering, and aligned with best practice and regulatory standards.\n\nYou’ll lead by example—motivating staff, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring consistently high standards of care.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Competitive salary\n\n * Ongoing training and professional development\n\n * Clear career progression pathways\n\n * Supportive, values-driven working environment\n\n * The opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Support the management of daily service delivery and staff performance\n\n * Lead, motivate, and develop support staff through supervision and mentoring\n\n * Ensure care is delivered in a person-centred, outcome-focused way\n\n * Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements\n\n * Coordinate rotas and staffing levels effectively\n\n * Contribute to audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement\n\n * Support care planning, risk assessments, and reviews\n\n * Build strong relationships with families, carers, and external professionals\n\n * Participate in on-call duties and provide hands-on support when required\n\nRequirements\n\n * Experience as a Senior Support Worker or Team Leader in health & social care\n\n * Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding\n\n * Knowledge of relevant legislation (including the Mental Capacity Act)\n\n * Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team\n\n * Strong organisational and communication skills\n\n * Flexible approach to working hours\n\n * Full UK driving licence (preferred/depending on service)\n\nInterested?\nApply today by submitting your CV or get in touch for more information