Job Introduction
Team Leader - Great Yarmouth
Permanent | Full UK Driving Licence required | £15.75 per hour
36 hours per week. 21 hours on shift working Days and Sleep-ins and 15 hours off shift admin/leadership.
Lead with Confidence. Support with Purpose.
We’re seeking a capable, motivated, and experienced Team Leader to oversee a dedicated support package in Great Yarmouth. This blended role includes 15 hours of leadership and management duties alongside 21 hours of hands-on support each week.
You’ll guide and develop a team of Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for an individual living independently. This person lives with a Learning Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Epilepsy — but these do not define them. They enjoy being active in the community and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support to your team.
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Manage performance, oversee training compliance, and encourage ongoing development.
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Maintain accurate rotas, care plans, risk assessments, and documentation.
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Ensure all practice meets CQC standards and organisational policies.
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Lead team meetings, complete incident debriefs, and escalate concerns to the Registered Manager as needed.
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Deliver safe, person-centred support alongside your team.
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Encourage and facilitate meaningful, goal-focused activities.
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Demonstrate excellent practice and champion a person-centred culture.
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Build strong, trusting relationships with the individual and their family to promote continuity of care.
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Previous leadership experience within health or social care.
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Strong understanding of Learning Disabilities, Autism, physical health needs, behaviours that may be perceived as challenging, and mental health support.
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Enteral PEG feeding training is an advantage.
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Confident communicator with excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
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Based in or near Great Yarmouth, with a full UK driving licence.
acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life. Our teams are passionate about delivering person‑centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply by sending us your CV through the job link.
If you meet the requirements, one of our Specialist Recruitment Partners will be in touch to arrange an interview.
acuity care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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Westfield Rewards – exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants and travel brands
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Westfield Health Cash Plan – including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs
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Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for wellbeing, finances and relationships
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Blue Light Card – discounts and free event tickets
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acuity academy – training, qualifications and continuous professional development
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Career progression within the organisation
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Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £500
