Team Leaders

As a Team Leader, you will play a vital role in leading and developing staff teams to deliver engaging, outcome-focused services that promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion within the community., Providing day-to-day leadership, supervision, and support to staff teams, including appraisals and development planning
Managing rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels to meet service needs
Supporting innovative and creative approaches to service delivery to maximise individuals' potential
Promoting independence by supporting individuals to access education, training, employment-related activities, and community opportunities
Working in partnership with families, carers, and external professionals to support positive outcomes
Maintaining accurate records, risk assessments, and financial processes
Leading by example in promoting equality, dignity, and person-centred approaches
Managing challenging situations professionally and effectively

You will also be expected to contribute to service development, support business planning, and provide leadership cover where required.

This role requires flexibility to meet service needs, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Team Leader to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred day services within Community Options. These are key leadership roles where you will help shape services, support staff teams, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs., We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and confident in leading and developing others.

You will bring:

A QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) with a willingness to work towards Level 4

Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health needs
Proven experience of supervising or coordinating staff teams
Knowledge of person-centred approaches, safeguarding, and promoting independence

Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, families, and partner agencies
Confidence in risk assessment, report writing, and use of IT systems

You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, anti-discriminatory practice, and continuous personal development.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include anEnhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List., Disability Confident
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At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.