Community support specialist Work, Jobs in Highwoods, Ess (with Salaries)

Team Leader
Limetrees Care Group —Great Oakley
- £16 an hour
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
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Compliance Support Specialist
Amber River East Anglia —Colchester
- £38,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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First Contact Navigator
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) —Colchester
- £24,496 - £26,845 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Data entry
- Phone etiquette
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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Investment Support Specialist
Amber River East Anglia —Colchester
- £33,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Progression to Higher Education Advisor
Eastern Education Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £26,703 - £29,058 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Support Worker
Alpha24 Healthcare —Colchester
- £12.75 - £13.50 a day
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Care experience
- In-person
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3d
Co-ordinator - Teacher Industry Exchange
Eastern Education Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £29,556 - £30,585 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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SENCO Administrator
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE —Colchester
- £27,070.68 - £27,859.52 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
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Domestic Abuse Specialist Officer
Colchester City Council —Colchester
- £29,943 - £36,738 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Housing support worker
Peabody —Colchester
- £20,982.40 a month
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Fresh Start in Education —Bury St. Edmunds
- £25 - £35 an hour
- School
- Employee discount
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Fundraising Project Support - Trust and Grants
Farleigh Hospice —Chelmsford
- £27,062 - £31,838 a year
- Call to connect
- Hospice
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IPS Employment Specialist (SMI)
Mid and North East Essex Mind —Colchester
- £22,660 - £30,900 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
4d
Student Health Visitor
Suffolk County Council —Sudbury
- £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
3d
Clerical Officer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust —Bury St. Edmunds
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
- IT
9d
Business Support Specialist – Cargo & Specie
WTW —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
19h
Procurement Specialist (South)
Crescent Purchasing Consortium —Colchester
- £42,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Bereavement leave
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Senior Community Support Worker
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust —Clacton-on-Sea
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Employee discount
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Caretaker
Eastern Education Group —Bury St. Edmunds
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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2d
Residential Team Leader
Eastern Education Group —Sudbury
- £32,598 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Team Leader

Limetrees Care Group -
Great Oakley

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Job details

Permanent
£16 an hour

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

NVQ
Care plans
Leadership

Full job description

Team Leader (Adult Care Sector)

Lime Trees Care Group specialises in providing high-quality care and support for individuals living with acquired and traumatic brain injuries. Our focus is on rehabilitation, reablement, and empowering people to achieve their maximum level of independence within the community. Through our person-centred approach, we work collaboratively with individuals, their families, and professionals to deliver tailored support that promotes choice, dignity, and positive outcomes.

Across our four specialist settings, we provide bespoke care and rehabilitation programmes designed to meet the unique needs, goals, and aspirations of each individual we support. Our commitment to excellence, empowerment, and continuous improvement has established us as a trusted provider of specialist brain injury services.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional to lead and support staff in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care, while promoting a culture of rehabilitation, independence, and high-quality service delivery.

What the role involves

As a Team Leader, you would:

Lead and support care staff in delivering high-quality care.
Ensure care is person-centred and focused on rehabilitation, independence, and empowerment.
Monitor and maintain compliance with Care Quality Commission standards.
Support staff performance, supervision, and development.
Safeguard service users and promote their wellbeing.
Contribute to continuous improvement across the service.
Help ensure positive outcomes for people recovering from acquired or traumatic brain injuries.

You will be able to demonstrate:

✅ Experience working in the adult social care sector.

✅ A minimum Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Adult Care (Lead Adult Care Worker).

✅ Understanding and practical experience of:

Care Planning
CPAs (Care Programme Approaches or internal care-planning assessments)
SMART Goals
Person-centred care approaches
Rehabilitation and reablement support

✅ Leadership skills, including:

Supervising care staff
Delegating tasks
Monitoring quality of care
Handling safeguarding concerns
Supporting service users with complex needs

✅ Communication and Partnership Working

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader

Responsible to: Care Manager

Job Overview

To lead and support care staff in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led in accordance with Care Quality Commission standards. The Care Team Leader is responsible for maintaining compliance, supporting staff performance, safeguarding individuals, and promoting continuous improvement to ensure positive outcomes and the wellbeing of those using the service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Supervision

Lead and support care staff during shifts, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective delegation of duties.
Supervise staff performance to ensure high standards of care and compliance with policies and procedures.
Conduct shift handovers, monitor workloads, and provide guidance and support to team members.
Support recruitment, staff inductions, training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.

Care Delivery and Person-Centred Support

Deliver hands-on personal care and practical support where required.
Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and support records are followed, reviewed, and updated accurately.
Promote dignity, privacy, choice, equality, independence, and person-centred approaches at all times.
Support service users to achieve personal goals, develop life skills, and maximise independence through rehabilitation-focused support.
Encourage participation in meaningful activities, social engagement, education, and community involvement to enhance wellbeing and personal growth.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of individual activity programmes and structured daily routines tailored to each person’s needs, preferences, abilities, and outcomes.
Work collaboratively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure care and support plans reflect individual aspirations and promote positive outcomes.
Monitor progress, review support strategies, and adapt approaches to meet changing needs and promote continuous development and rehabilitation.
Ensure service users are treated with respect, compassion, and equality at all times, supporting their rights, privacy, and emotional wellbeing.

Safeguarding and Incident Management

Promote safeguarding practices and ensure the protection and wellbeing of vulnerable adults at all times.
Report incidents, accidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
Escalate concerns and emergencies in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements.
Support investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented effectively.

Communication and Partnership Working

Build positive relationships with individuals using the service, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
Act as a point of contact during shifts, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes and coordinated care delivery.

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Good understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and person-centred care.
Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies.

Organised, reliable, and committed to high-quality care delivery.

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension

Experience:

Team Leader: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Location:

Great Oakley, Essex (required)

Work Location: In person

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