14 Social Services / Housing jobs in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

We're looking for a passionate Team Leader to coach and support two dedicated teams delivering round the clock care. You'll be the vital link between team members and management-driving quality, culture, and consistency.

• First 6 months: 40 guaranteed hours/week
• Next 6 months: 20 hours as Team Leader + 20 hours as Support Worker (£12.60/hr)
• Sleep-ins: £65/night | Sunday & Bank Holiday Enhancements, Why Join Us?
• Award-winning training & development
• Opportunity to become a shareholder in our employee-owned enterprise
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme, EAP, casual dress, sick pay, and more
• Make a difference-every single day
What You'll Do:
• Lead by example and mentor your team
• Promote dignity, inclusion, and person-centred care
• Support rota planning, audits, and care planning
• Be the go-to for team members and a voice for our customers
• Help shape service delivery and community opportunities
  
  Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent)
• Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
• Experience in social care and a passion for people
Your Journey Starts Here: You'll receive a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Start date subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks. What you will need Required criteria
• Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  
  Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Join Leading Lives, a not-for-profit, employee-owned social enterprise supporting adults with learning disabilities across Suffolk., At Leading Lives, you'll grow your skills while making a real impact. We're a supportive, inclusive team that values your individuality and passion for helping others.
With five diverse service lines, there's a role to match your strengths - and a team that's got your back every step of the way. Start your journey with us and enjoy a potential welcome bonus of up to £250! Company Culture:
• Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
• Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
• Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization., At Leading Lives, you'll grow your skills while making a real impact. We're a supportive, inclusive team that values your individuality and passion for helping others.
With five diverse service lines, there's a role to match your strengths - and a team that's got your back every step of the way. Start your journey with us and enjoy a potential welcome bonus of up to £250!

£13.10/hr + Enhancements | 1-Year Fixed Term | Employee-Owned Organisation,
• We pay the Real Living Wage - We value all our team members, so our starting pay rate is the Real Living Wage (currently £12.60 per hour)
• Holiday entitlement that works for you - Our holiday package increases with service, and you have the opportunity to purchase additional hours
• Peace of mind should you fall ill - We offer occupational sick pay as well as statutory sick pay. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme
• We pay generous sleep-in rates - Sleep-in shifts are available for some of our support worker or team leader roles. The pay rate for these are £65 per shift
• Award-winning, in-house training - Our award-winning, bespoke, in-house training, will ensure you are confident and effective in your role
• Travel benefits for you & the planet - We provide a generous mileage rate of 45p per mile, and a cycle purchase scheme to help you go green!
• Owned and run by our employees - We're employee-owned & not-for-profit. Surpluses are re-invested into our community.
• We offer a welcome aboard bonus - You could qualify for a welcome aboard bonus worth of £250
Vacation, Paid time off