Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a supportive residential home for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs and additional diagnoses, including autism, mental health conditions and communication difficulties.
Our focus is on creating a stable, person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop skills and take part in meaningful daily activities. As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care while guiding and supporting a dedicated staff team.
What You’ll Do as a Team Leader
As a Team Leader, you will combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, ensuring consistent, high-quality care across the service.
Lead and support the team
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and supervision to Support Workers, promoting best practice and ensuring a consistent, person-centred approach.
Support daily living
Work alongside the team to assist residents with personal care, meals, routines and everyday tasks, always promoting dignity, respect and choice.
Promote independence
Encourage and support individuals to develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting and decision-making, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Oversee care quality and consistency
Ensure support plans are followed, risks are managed effectively, and care delivery meets regulatory and organisational standards.
Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour.
Salary & Shift Breakdown
NVQ 3 and 2 years experience in a senior role: £15.50ph
NVQ 4: £15.75ph
7am - 10pm
37.5 hours a week
Weekend work is essential
Key Skills Required:
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care to be achieved,
- Demonstrable understanding of the legislative requirements around care of vulnerable people,
- Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,
- Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions
- Participating in on call essential
In addition to a secure and stable career, we offer Team Leaders:
- Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
- Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it
- Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
- Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.
- Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment:
5 Years: £100
10 Years: £250
15 Years: £500
20 Years: £1000
- ‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
Other roles you may have worked in Senior Support Worker / Team Leader / Senior Support Worker / Lead Support Worker / Senior Care Assistant / Shift Leader
Safeguarding Commitment:
We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.50-£15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid training
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person
