Team Leader

Team Leader Location: Harrogate Rate: £14.03 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our services in Harrogate supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Bethany House Bethany House is a registered residential care service, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Team Leaders play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. Requirements Experience Leading a Support Worker Team Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs Drivers are preferred but no essential Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) Excellent communication and written skills Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Harrogate - Care Team Leader [SYS-25209] #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambian Group Plc