Team Leader

Job Description

Team Leader – Rushmere Community Hub

13.10 / hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Join  Leading Lives , a not-for-profit, employee-owned social enterprise supporting adults with learning disabilities across Suffolk.

The Role :

We’re looking for a passionate  Full time Team Leader  (37 hours) to coach and support our Rushmere Hub delivering inspiring and meaningful activities. You’ll be the vital link between team members and management—driving quality, culture, and consistency.

About The 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 Do :

Lead by example and mentor your team

Promote dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care

Support rota planning, audits, and care planning

Be the go-to for team members and a voice for our customers

Help shape service delivery and community opportunities

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.

Skills Needed

Nursing / Caring

About The Company

Company Culture :

Values-Driven : Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.

Employee Testimonials : The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.

Authenticity : Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.

Company Culture

We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support / adjustments with your application and the process.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Closing Date Thursday 10th July, 2025