Company Description
At Principle Care, we believe that children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities deserve the chance to thrive. Our services are built around each individual, offering Short breaks, Domiciliary care, Supported living, and day services designed to unlock potential and nurture independence. With our dedicated staff and commitment to non-restrictive, holistic support, we create safe, inspiring environments. Our approach combines holistic support, consistent care, creativity, and collaboration with families, local authorities, and professionals to build a future where support is empowering and compassionate.
Role Description
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Services Lead to help drive and develop our services across Powys.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to step into a multi-service leadership role, supporting short breaks, community-based provision, and outdoor programmes for young people with learning disabilities.
This role is not just about managing from behind a desk.
You’ll be:
- Leading from the front (60% in service, 40% operational)
- Supporting and developing teams
- Helping shape and grow services
- Making a real difference to young people’s lives
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing day-to-day leadership across multiple teams and services
- Ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care
- Supporting staff performance, supervision, and development
- Leading on rota planning, staffing resilience, and recruitment
- Supporting incident reviews, audits, and quality improvement
- Working collaboratively with managers, families, and external partners
- Supporting service growth and new developments
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in health & social care (learning disabilities essential)
- Has leadership or supervisory experience
- Is confident supporting teams across different settings
- Understands safeguarding, care planning, and best practice
- Is organised, proactive, and solution-focused
- Leads with compassion, consistency, and confidence
You’ll be someone who is:
- Visible
- Supportive
- Motivational
- Passionate about quality care
Qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience at this level)
- At least 3 years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care setting
- Strong understanding of:
- Safeguarding (children and/or adults)
- Care planning and risk assessment
- Person-centred approaches
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly
Desirable:
- Working towards (or willingness to work towards) NVQ Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management
- Experience working across multiple services or teams
- Knowledge of:
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS
- CQC and/or CIW regulatory frameworks
- Experience in:
- Staff supervision, performance management, and recruitment
- Service development, audits, and quality improvement
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
- Supportive leadership and governance framework
- The opportunity to lead exciting new services and make a lasting difference
How to apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter via Indeed or directly to: [email protected]
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship
This advert will close on the 9th July 2026
Interviews are scheduled for the 16th July 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
