Emerging Leaders Programme
Location: Cheshire (including areas such as Ellesmere Port and Chester)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Ready to Take the Next Step into Care Management?
Are you an experienced Team Leader within Learning Disabilities services who’s ready to progress into leadership?
Do you want real exposure to how services are run, not just the day-to-day delivery of care, but the operational leadership behind high-quality services?
Our Emerging Leaders Programme has been designed to develop the next generation of operational leaders within adult social care.
What Makes This Programme Different?
This is far more than a classroom-based management programme.
You will:
- Enrol onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management
- Gain hands-on experience across a variety of services
- Work alongside services at different stages of development and performance
- Learn directly from experienced Registered Managers and Operational Leaders
- Develop an understanding of how leadership, quality, staffing, compliance, and commercial performance all connect
You’ll gain practical experience in:
- Operational Leadership
- Quality & Compliance
- People Management
- Commercial Awareness
- Staffing & Recruitment
- Service Improvement
This programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and practical exposure needed to progress into future operational management roles.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for Team Leaders or senior care professionals who:
- Have at least 12 months’ experience at Team Leader level
- Hold a completed Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
- Have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
- Are ready to progress into leadership and management roles
- Can demonstrate strong performance within their current role
- Are motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality support
What You’ll Gain
- Fully funded Level 5 qualification
- Structured leadership development pathway
- Mentoring from experienced operational leaders
- Exposure to operational management across multiple services
- Future career progression opportunities into management roles
This Role Is Perfect For Someone Who‿
- Wants to build a long-term career in adult social care leadership
- Is curious about how successful services operate behind the scenes
- Can adapt to different environments and challenges
- Wants to positively influence service quality and outcomes
- Is ready to grow into a future leader within social care
All offers of employment will be subject to receiving satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS check.
About Us
We’re one of the UK’s leading adult social care providers and we’re growing fast. Our mission is simple: to help people live independently with energy, positivity and purpose.
Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, and winners of the 2026 Health and Social Care Industry Award, we’ve built a culture where people can thrive every day.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to move beyond Team Leader level and begin your journey into operational care management, we’d love to hear from you.
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