Team Leader Affinity Supporting People

nationalcaregroup.com; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider based in Burnley is seeking a Team Leader to oversee staff management and promote person-centred support for individuals with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, have experience in motivating teams, and possess a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary of £13 per hour, with opportunities for career development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Inclusive culture

Refer a Friend scheme

Wellbeing support and resources

Access to financial control app

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading staff to promote each client’s well-being, safety, and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist in effective delivery of group and individual activities.
• Ensure effective communication with external parties.
• Work in accordance with company values and policies.
• Meet agreed annual objectives.
• Complete and review internal quality compliance systems.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Team motivation and management

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Ref: ncg/TP/10106305/7475

Team Leader

Salary: £13 per hour (£27,040 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at
Affinity Supporting People South Limited – BASED IN BURNLEY.

Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group. We deliver person-centred care and support, tailored to meet the needs of individuals with a range of diagnoses, including complex physical difficulties, learning difficulties, autism and mental health. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

We won Specialist Care Provider of the Year 2025 in the large group category at the National Care Awards!

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.

A Team Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each client’s well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of clients against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each client’s well-being, safety and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on call duties

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!