Job Title: Team Leader
Hours: 39 Hours per week
Location: Pathways East (Lime House & The Orchards)
Salary: £30,511.70 - £32,552.77 per annum
Nugent is seeking an inspiring and motivated Team Leader to support the day‑to‑day operations across our Pathways East services. These include:
The Orchards: A community-based supported living service for adults with a variety of needs, including physical and learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions.
Lime House: A specialist service providing support for individuals living with different forms of dementia and other related memory impairments.
In this role, you will provide strong, visible leadership and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred support across all services. You will champion continuous improvement, uphold best practice, and help create an empowering, positive environment for both the people we support and our staff teams.
What You’ll Do
Lead and support a team delivering safe, effective care
Oversee care plans, safeguarding, and service compliance
Support staff development through supervision, coaching, and training
Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits and quality reviews
Build positive relationships with internal teams, families, and professionals
Take part in the on‑call rota as a Bronze Commander
Experience and Skills of a Team Leader:
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work toward it)
Experience in adult social care and staff supervision
Strong safeguarding knowledge
Ability to support people with complex needs
Good understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Desirable:
Management qualification
Experience with rotas/shift planning
Knowledge of clinical or behavioural support approaches
A full UK driving license
Benefits
Fully funded training & clear career progression
Medicash, pension, life insurance, Blue Light Card
30 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 3 years)
Enhanced DBS funded
Our Values – iACCORD
We live and work by our values:
Integrity | Ambition | Courage | Compassion | Optimism | Respect | Dignity.
These values guide everything we do every day with heart, purpose, and positivity.
