Team Leader - regional cover Lancashire - Learning Disabilities - female only, driver required

Team Leader - regional cover Lancashire - Learning Disabilities - female only, driver required Apply now

Believe Care and Support - Head Office

Preston

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Team Leader - regional cover Lancashire - Learning Disabilities - female only, driver required Company Overview Believe Care and Support is a values-based provider dedicated to delivering exceptional support by recruiting and training team members who embody our core ethos. We ensure that individuals utilising our services, along with their support teams, are actively involved in every step of their journey. This includes bespoke planning, encouraging active participation in recruitment, and developing personalised working policies and support plans.

Our Core Values • Individuality: Recognising and honouring the unique qualities of each person.

• Citizenship: Promoting active participation and inclusion in the community.

• Choice: Empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their lives.

• Independence: Supporting self-reliance and personal growth.

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve shared goals.

• Equality: Ensuring fair and unbiased treatment for all.

Role Responsibilities • Provide personalised support that focuses on what works best for each individual, promoting choice, independence, and dignity.

Champion and encourage independent living, helping individuals build skills and confidence in their daily lives.

Lead, supervise, and mentor support workers to ensure a motivated, skilled, and compassionate team.

Complete regular staff supervisions, appraisals, and development plans to maintain high standards of practice and continuous professional growth.

Plan and manage team rotas and staffing requirements to ensure consistent, safe, and efficient service delivery.

Conduct quality assurance activities, including audits, spot checks, and service reviews to uphold best practices and regulatory standards.

Review accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify improvements and strengthen safety across the service.

Participate in the recruitment, induction, and smooth transition of new individuals into the service.

Create, review, and update personalised support plans and risk assessments using company systems, ensuring these reflect current needs and preferences.

Promote and uphold the core values of Believe Care and Support in all aspects of your work.

Act as an advocate and a voice for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support needs, ensuring their views are heard and their rights are respected.

Take part in the on-call rota, providing responsive leadership and guidance when required.

Step in to cover staff absences when necessary to maintain continuity of care and service.

Support the team with ad-hoc operational tasks, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.

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Location: Head Office , Believe Care, Preston, England, Lancashire, PR2

Closing Date: 23rd July 2025

Job Type: Full time

About the role Working Hours The role requires flexibility to meet service needs across Lancashire, directly supporting complex individuals and teams with availability to work shifts, weekends, sleep ins, 40 hours week. (support and admin hours included)

Primary Services • Ingol, Preston: Supporting a gentleman with bipolar disorder and challenging behaviours. Staffing includes 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 with sleep-in nights.

• St Annes: Assisting a woman with Prader-Willi syndrome. Support involves 1:1 assistance (with some 2:1 hours for activities) and sleep-in at night.

• Blackpool: Supporting a gentleman with a learning disability and OCD. Provides 1:1 support for five hours daily.

There is an expectation that the role will expand alongside the company i.e. when we begin to support new individuals within Lancashire and Blackpool.

Other Services • Lancaster: Assisting a woman with autism and bipolar disorder. Staffing includes 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 with sleep-in nights. Has a long term Team Leader in post.

• Morecambe: Supporting a gentleman with autism and fragile epilepsy, currently residing with parents. Provides 2:1 support Monday to Friday.

Company Benefits Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work from home, aligned with service needs.

Commitment to investment in training and professional development.

Emphasis on values-based employment and team dynamics.

Accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.

Discounted company caravan in the lakes available to all staff.

Employee Assistance lines - counselling, 2nd opinion doctor etc.

Paid mileage

What you will need

Required criteria

• Due to the requirements of some of our service users, we can only accept female applicants for this position. Please confirm that you are female.
• Due to geographical spread of this role, can you please confirm that you are able to reliably commute to locations stated within the job advert.

Apply now Believe Care and Support Believe Care and Support Ltd is a values-based provider dedicated to delivering personalized support services in Preston, Lancashire. Established in November 2021, the company focuses on empowering individuals to lead better lives through bespoke planning and active involvement in their care journey.

Founded in November 2021 and headquartered in Preston, Lancashire, Believe Care and Support Ltd is committed to providing individualized support services that promote independence and choice. The organization involves clients and their support networks in every step of their journey, including personalized planning and recruitment processes. By embedding core values such as individuality, citizenship, and equality, Believe Care and Support strives to create an environment where both clients and team members can thrive.

At Believe Care and Support, the culture is built on teamwork, learning, appreciation, and individuality. The organization encourages team members to collaborate, share experiences, and grow together with the individuals they support. Training and development are integral, focusing on shared learning and lived experiences to enhance skills and personal growth. The company values each team member's unique talents, fostering an environment where individuality is celebrated, and contributions are recognized and respected.

Believe Care and Support Ltd offers a range of benefits designed to support and value its employees. These include an Employee Assistance Line, flexible working arrangements, and a 'refer a friend' scheme. The company emphasizes work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional development through comprehensive training programs. By investing in their team's well-being and growth, Believe Care and Support ensures a motivated workforce dedicated to delivering high-quality support services.

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Team Leader - regional cover Lancashire - Learning Disabilities - female only, driver required Believe Care and Support

Preston

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