Team Leader
Team Leader
🌟 Team Leader –Haverhill Hub
18.5 hours a week | £13.52/hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Team Leader who is passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve meaningful outcomes and live fulfilling lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly Community Hub in Haverhill, Suffolk, at a time of development and growth. We are seeking someone who is ready to make their mark on the service, bringing fresh ideas, energy and creativity to help shape its future. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our programme, creating engaging, outcome-focused sessions that encourage independence, confidence and personal growth.
Our Community Hub is ideally located within walking distance of Haverhill town centre, East Town Park and the beautiful Railway Walk. We offer a varied programme of activities and outings, including visits to farms, zoos, the Pottery Shed and the Music Hub, alongside bespoke one-to-one support for individuals who require a more personalised approach.
The successful candidate will be a natural motivator who can inspire and develop a team, encouraging high standards of person-centred support and ensuring the very best outcomes for the people we support. You will be someone who not only generates innovative ideas but has the drive, organisation and determination to turn them into reality.
As Team Leader, you will:
Lead, motivate and develop a committed support team.
Work alongside the Service Manager to continually develop and improve the service.
Create and oversee engaging, outcome-focused activities and programmes.
Champion person-centred approaches that promote independence and choice.
Support the delivery of bespoke one-to-one support where required.
Take responsibility for team supervision, team meetings and day-to-day staff support.
Assist the Service Manager with quality assurance, compliance and service improvement initiatives.
Help create a positive, welcoming and ambitious culture where both customers and staff can thrive.
If you are organised, proactive, creative and committed to delivering exceptional support, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape an evolving service and make a real difference in people's lives.
About this role
🌱 Why Join Us?
Award-winning training & development
Opportunity to become a shareholder in our employee-owned enterprise
Up to 8% pension contribution
Cycle to work scheme, EAP, casual dress, sick pay, and more
Make a difference—every single day
✅ What You’ll Need:
Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent)
Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
Experience in social care and a passion for people
🚀 Your Journey Starts Here:
You’ll receive a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Start date subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve meaningful outcomes and live fulfilling lives.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a committed support team.
- Demonstrated ability to create and oversee engaging, outcome-focused activities and programmes.
- Commitment to championing person-centred approaches that promote independence and choice.
- Ability to take responsibility for team supervision, team meetings, and day-to-day staff support.
- Organised, proactive, creative, and committed to delivering exceptional support.
- Possess the drive, organisation, and determination to implement innovative ideas.
- Ability to assist with quality assurance, compliance, and service improvement initiatives.
- Ability to support the delivery of bespoke one-to-one support where required.
Desired criteria
- Prior experience in a team leader or supervisory role within a social care or support setting.
- Experience working directly with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- Relevant qualifications in social care, health, or a related field.
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Team Management
Supervisory Skills
Leadership
Providing Care
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
