Learning Disability Team Leader

21 hours ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Marva Group Ltd Full time

Join Our Team as a Team Leader Learning Disability Services (Newcastle and Surrounding Areas)

Are you an experienced Support Worker or Senior Support Worker ready to take the next step into leadership? Were a leading health and social care provider seeking a proactive, confident, and supportive Team Leader to guide our Learning Disability Support Workers across Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, leading by example, and supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge to live happy, safe, and fulfilling lives.

What We Offer Our Team Leaders

We believe in rewarding those who support others. As a Team Leader, you'll benefit from:

  • Competitive salary
  • Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance
  • Ongoing leadership training and professional development, including specialist refreshers
  • Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into management roles
  • Supportive senior management, with regular check-ins and mentorship
  • Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need them most
  • 24/7 on-call support, ensuring youre never without guidance when its needed

Your Responsibilities as a Team Leader

As a pivotal member of our service, you will lead and support a team of Learning Disability Support Workers. Your key duties will include:

  • Providing leadership, guidance, and day-to-day direction to support workers delivering care in the community.
  • Coordinating and overseeing support plans, ensuring care is person-centred, safe, and effective.
  • Mentoring staff, offering hands-on support, coaching, and reflective practice.
  • Conducting supervisions, spot checks, and competency assessments to maintain high standards of care.
  • Supporting with complex cases and modelling effective approaches to behaviours that challenge, including the use of PMVA and de-escalation strategies.
  • Monitoring digital care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Liaising with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to promote positive outcomes and smooth communication.
  • Contributing to rota planning, ensuring adequate coverage and continuity of care.
  • Promoting a positive team culture, encouraging resilience, compassion, and professional growth.

Essential Requirements

To succeed as a Team Leader, you must have:

  • Minimum 12 months experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor and supervise staff (formal or informal leadership experience considered).
  • PMVA training and strong behaviour management skills.
  • Experience delivering person-centred support and promoting independence.
  • Confidence using digital care systems for monitoring and reporting.
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • Right to Work in the UK.

Desirable Qualifications

  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 (or working towards Level 4) in Health & Social Care.
  • First Aid training or equivalent.

If youre ready to lead a dedicated team and make a real impact on the lives of young people with learning disabilities, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your next chapter in care leadership.

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