Are you skilled in leading a team and committed to supporting people with a learning disability to get the most out of life? If so, you might be well suited to our Team Leader position in Day Services.
For a rewarding and fulfilling career, this is an opportunity to lead our great team supporting adults with a learning disability within our day service at Beeching Park, Bexhill on Sea. This role is key to the team, making a real positive impact on the lives of the people who attend the service. We aim to create a work environment which continuously develops the team, ensuring the people who attend the service achieve great outcomes and access new meaningful opportunities.
This role ensures there are timetabled activities which promote friendships, teach independence skills, and involve clients in their local community. Leading a team of Support Workers, ensuring we have fit and proper staff, who provide a service to clients from 8.30am to 7.00pm, four days a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, on a rota basis.
Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
The Team Leader is responsible for the induction, training, supervision, and development of staff to ensure they are meeting the care and support needs of the clients attending the service.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent, or willingness to complete
- Level 2 Maths and English or ability to pass an assessment as part of the selection process
- Informal care experience
- Organisational skills and time management of self and others
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
An ability to plan, review and develop packages of support
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Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please note that as this role is 30hrs p/w, the pro rata salary is £24,392 to £26,000.
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .
Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 25 June 2026 at Beeching Park, 10a Beeching Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3LG. Interviews will include client involvement, a workplace assessment and meeting with managers of the service.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
The most rewarding part of this role is being part of making a difference to the life of a person with a learning disability. Where you can see how people grow and develop and achieve their full potential.
Please contact Mark Rix on 01424 726299 if you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
