Most Team Leader roles in adult care feel like admin work with a title bump. This one isn't. You'll lead a real team supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential home where your leadership directly shapes how people live, learn and thrive every single day. If you've got genuine supervisory experience in residential care and you want a role where management actually means something, this is it
Picture this: you arrive at the home and the team knows you've got their back. You're not just pushing paperwork. You're recruiting people who genuinely care, training them properly, and creating a culture where staff actually want to come to work. You step in as Deputy Manager when needed, handling the real leadership decisions that matter. The residents see a stable, confident team because you've built it that way
Your day moves between frontline care and leadership. You're supporting people with daily activities like washing and toileting, building real relationships that show residents they're valued. At the same time you're tracking their progress, keeping accurate records, and advocating fiercely for their well-being. You create a warm, secure environment where vulnerable adults can genuinely flourish. That's not small work
This service has decades of collective experience supporting adults with learning difficulties. They know that tailored, personalised care works. They're committed to social engagement and community integration, not just keeping people safe behind closed doors. Work here and you're part of a team that's serious about quality and integrity. Professional development is real, not just promised in the interview
What you will be doing
- Lead the team to create a warm, secure residential environment and step in as Deputy Manager when the Registered Manager needs you
- Support residents with daily activities including toileting and washing while actively promoting their independence and building genuine relationships
- Drive safeguarding, maintain accurate records, and contribute to progress reports and essential documentation
- Recruit, train, motivate and develop your staff team, fostering a positive culture where people want to work
- Manage resources efficiently, adhere to policies, and handle the administration that keeps the home running smoothly
Why you will love working here
- Lead a team where your management makes a real, visible difference to how vulnerable adults live and feel every day
- Professional growth through genuine development opportunities and formal qualification support (Level 3 and Level 5)
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where decades of experience in adult care means you're never learning alone
- A role that balances frontline care with leadership responsibility, so you stay connected to the impact you're making
Is this you?
- Are you already experienced in a supervisory or leadership role in residential care, or ready to step up into one?
- Do you have solid understanding of vulnerable adults and their needs, with genuine frontline care experience?
- Are you working towards or willing to obtain your Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care?
- Are you working towards or willing to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management?
- Have you got a valid UK driving licence and the flexibility to work shifts that the rota requires?
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.