Team Leader – Woking Supported Living (Full-Time)
Location: Woking
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Please note: There is no sponsorship available for this role.
Located in Woking, our supported living service is a welcoming home where adults with mental health needs, autism, and learning disabilities are supported to live fulfilling, independent lives. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in guiding a dedicated team of support workers while empowering residents to thrive through compassion, structure, and community engagement.
Your Role & Purpose
As Team Leader, you will lead by example, promoting a positive, person-centred culture where both staff and residents feel supported and valued. You will:
- Supervise, mentor, and inspire your team, supporting ongoing development
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and independence of service users, including during crisis situations
- Oversee day-to-day operations, rota planning, and smooth handovers
- Encourage residents’ participation in activities, community outings, and skill-building
- Maintain high standards of care planning, record-keeping, and compliance with CQC and company policies
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of support workers to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centred care
- Allocate duties, create rotas, and support predominantly day shifts with occasional evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights
- Provide guidance, supervision, and foster a collaborative team culture
- Support service users with personal care, medication, and daily routines while promoting dignity and independence
- Encourage creative engagement, hobbies, and community involvement
- Liaise with families, external professionals, and clinical teams
- Respond calmly to emergencies, update risk assessments, and promote safe, positive behaviour
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience in care, ideally supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, or challenging behaviour
- Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
- A valid UK driving licence
- Leadership experience with the ability to supervise and mentor staff
- A calm, empathetic approach to challenging situations
- Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Flexibility to work mainly day shifts, with some evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, or waking nights
Employee Benefits
- Casual dress policy
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee referral programme
- Employee of the Month and bonus schemes
Why Join Us in Woking?
At ESTOCARE group, you’re more than a Team Leader, you’re a mentor, role model, and community builder. You’ll benefit from:
- A supportive and appreciative team culture
- Opportunities to grow your leadership and professional skills
- A welcoming, home-like environment
- The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day
If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you — apply now and take the next step in your care journey.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woking GU21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
