Job Introduction
Therapeutic Team Leader – Nottingham Solo Placement (Male Applicants)
At Elevate Supported Living, we believe in transformational, person-centred support that empowers individuals to live meaningful and independent lives.
If you are passionate about making a genuine difference, committed to learning and growth, and aligned with our values of Integrity, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Service User Focus, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are recruiting a Team Leader to lead a small, consistent core team supporting one individual in a solo supported living placement in Nottingham, providing 2:1 support for 15 hours a day plus a waking night. We are looking for an experienced, caring, values-driven leader with a strong background in therapeutic and complex needs support, who can also lead, coach and quality-assure a small team.
Essential Requirement — Occupational Requirement
Due to the personal care needs and expressed wishes of the person we support, this role can only be fulfilled by male applicants. This is applied as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, identified through the individual's assessment — it is not a general preference. It applies to all shifts on this placement, including waking nights.
About Elevate Supported Living
Elevate provides standard and enhanced therapeutic & trauma-informed supported living services for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
Our approach is built on:
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Service User Focus – placing the individual at the centre of everything we do
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Inclusion – creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered
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Integrity – acting with honesty, transparency, and professionalism
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Accountability – taking ownership of our actions and delivering consistently high standards of care
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Innovation – using creative and therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes
We support individuals not just in their day-to-day lives, but in building confidence, independence, and future opportunities through access to education, training, employment, and social enterprise pathways.
The Role
As Team Leader on this placement, you will:
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Lead, coach and coordinate a small, consistent core team of male support workers, ensuring a balanced mix across the three complementary support styles the individual responds best to (friendly/engaging rapport-builder, calm/steady de-escalator, and hands-on/practical coach)
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Hold day-to-day responsibility for the quality, consistency, and delivery of the care plan, and lead on its formulation, implementation, and review
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Deliver direct, person-centred, therapeutic support yourself as part of the shift rota, alongside your leadership duties
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Ensure the physical, emotional, religious, educational, and psychological needs of the person we support are met within a safe and supportive environment
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Run regular supervision and reflective practice sessions with the team, modelling and reinforcing a calm, non-confrontational, non-restrictive approach
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Act as the first point of escalation for the team, including for incidents, rising anxiety/distress, or shift cover issues
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Promote independence by ensuring the team works alongside the individual on daily living skills (cooking, budgeting, shopping, household routines) — coaching rather than doing tasks for him
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Maintain oversight of the rota to ensure consistent 2:1 daytime cover and waking night cover, with no reliance on agency staff
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Be the main point of contact for the individual's family and multi-agency partners, including statutory and voluntary sector professionals
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Enable access to education, employment, and community opportunities
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Maintain and audit accurate, high-quality records in line with regulatory and organisational standards
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Act as a positive role model and senior presence within the team, demonstrating professionalism, consistency, and emotional resilience
Shift Pattern
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Full-time, 40 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, including weekends)
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Shifts are not on a rotating pattern and cover the following hours:
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08:00 – 16:00
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10:00 – 20:00
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12:00 – 20:00
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08:00 – 20:00
A waking night shift is also part of the rota for this placement, and Team Leaders should expect to cover or oversee this on a scheduled basis
The goal of this placement is to not use agency staff — we're looking for a leader committed to a long-term, stable role with this individual and team
Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the individual we support.
About You
You will:
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Have at least 12 months' recent experience in a senior, team leader, or deputy manager role within adult social care, alongside direct experience working with adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or complex needs
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Have direct experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); experience with ADHD is also valued, and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder experience is a plus (though not essential)
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Have experience in trauma-informed practice, or supporting people with attachment difficulties or disrupted childhoods
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Hold Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training, or demonstrate a clear proactive, non-restrictive mindset even without formal training
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Have experience de-escalating anxiety or distress calmly and without confrontation, and coaching others to do the same
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Be comfortable and competent with LGBTQ+ inclusive practice
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Be physically active and willing/able to accompany the individual on long walks, jogging, and community outings, and to model this for the team
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Be calm, patient, and genuinely emotionally resilient — not just in interview
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Be comfortable with consistency and routine; this isn't suited to someone who thrives on variety or spontaneity in their own working style
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Be non-confrontational by nature, with no instinct towards power struggles or raised-voice management of behaviour
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Be reflective — comfortable reviewing your own and your team's practice and learning from incidents rather than becoming defensive
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Have some experience of supervising, coaching, or mentoring staff, and of rota or shift coordination
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Communicate effectively with the individual, family, and a range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals
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Be adaptable, reliable, and committed to continuous learning and development
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Have an NVQ Level
Qualifications
Essential:
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Care Certificate (all 15 standards)
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NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Desirable:
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NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or working towards it)
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Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training
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ILM Level 3 or 4 Award/Certificate in Leadership and Management, or equivalent
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Full UK driving licence
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Autism-specific accredited training
What We Offer
At Elevate, we invest in our people because we know that great care starts with supported staff:
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Comprehensive induction and ongoing training in therapeutic approaches and team leadership
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Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
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Opportunities for career progression and professional development
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A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
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Company pension, on-site parking, and referral programme
Additional Information
All staff are expected to:
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Consistently demonstrate Elevate's Core Values in practice
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Uphold Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Safety standards
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Engage in continuous professional development
Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Job Details
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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Location: In person, Nottingham
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This role is open to male applicants only, applied as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Experience (preferred):
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Mental Health – 1 year
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Learning Disabilities – 1 year
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Autism (ASD) – 1 year
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Team leadership / supervisory experience – 1 year
Benefits:
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Company pension
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
