Team Leader

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
Hours of Work
• Full-time: 39 hours per week
  
  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
  
  If you would like to discuss this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact our HR Team at:
• The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
• Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
• We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.
  
  At Nugent, we value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression:
• 30 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 3 years' service
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card membership and staff discounts
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check fully funded and maintained on the Update Service
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.