Team Leader
Harley House Supported Living
Great Bentley, ColchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,200
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Please note, we do not offer any sponsorship opportunities.
This role will require a manual driving licence. GOR - Genuine Occupational Requirement for this role is open to female applicants only due to privacy needs in a woman's support service, as permitted under The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, paragraph 1
At Harley House Supported Living, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating environments that are Safe, promoting wellbeing and security; Sound, delivering high-quality, consistent support; and Supportive, empowering people to live fulfilling lives and achieve their full potential.
Full-Time Team Leader Position Available | Day and Night Shifts
Harley House Supported Living is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Team Leader to join our team in Clacton-on-Sea.
This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and confident in leading by example while maintaining the highest standards of support and care.
- Lead and support a team of Support Workers to deliver outstanding person-centred support.
- Act as a positive role model, promoting best practice and professional standards.
- Ensure care and support plans, risk assessments, and positive behaviour support strategies are implemented effectively.
- Support the individual with daily living activities, community access, and meaningful engagement.
- Promote independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion.
- Safely support behaviours that may challenge.
- Monitor, review, and contribute to support documentation and reporting.
- Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, induction, and ongoing development.
- Support rota management and shift coordination as required.
- Work collaboratively with family members, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Have experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Have experience supporting behaviours that challenge.
- Have previous experience in a senior support worker or team leader role, or can demonstrate leadership potential.
- Are confident in leading and motivating others.
- Are physically and emotionally resilient.
- Are positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
- Can remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
- Have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Are committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy being active and engaging in a wide range of activities.
You Will Thrive in This Role If You:
- Lead by example and enjoy supporting others to succeed.
- Love singing and music.
- Know your nursery rhymes.
- Have plenty of energy and a good sense of humour.
- Enjoy creating fun and meaningful experiences for others.
- Are proactive and able to think on your feet.
- Embrace a role where every day brings something different.
- Enhanced specialist training.
- A comprehensive induction programme.
- Leadership and management development opportunities.
- Shadow shifts with experienced team members.
- Time spent with the individual's family to develop a deeper understanding of her personality, preferences, communication style, and support needs.
- Full-time day and night positions.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
- Leadership development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and experienced management team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life every day.
- Opportunities to progress within a growing organisation.
If you share our values of being Safe, Sound and Supportive, and you have the leadership skills, commitment, and resilience to support both an individual and a dedicated team to achieve the very best outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact hradmin@deesgroup.co.uk.
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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