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Chima Onuoha
Ultimate Independence Care
Suite 123, Corinium House,
Barnwood Point, Corinium Avenue,
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 3HX
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Team Leader (with progression to Deputy/Registered Manager)
Gloucestershire and Bristol (must be willing to travel)
Reports to: Registered Manager
About Us
At Ultimate Independence Care, we’re dedicated to enhancing lives by delivering high-quality care and support services across Gloucestershire and Bristol. We are growing rapidly and are now looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Team Leader ready to grow with us.
This role offers a clear progression pathway toward becoming a Deputy Manager and eventually a Registered Manager, with support to complete the Level 3 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and relevant Train-the-Trainer qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, lead, and motivate a team of care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
- Carry out supervisions, spot checks, and competency assessments of care staff
- Support the creation and review of care plans, risk assessments, and daily records
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new staff
- Work hands-on in the community, where required, supporting service users with a range of needs
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, staff, and external professionals
- Assist with rota management, audits, and compliance checks
- Step up to cover management duties when the Deputy or Registered Manager is unavailable
- Be proactive in problem-solving, responding to incidents and escalating concerns appropriately
- Attend training and be willing to train others as part of our quality improvement approach
Requirements
- Previous experience in social care (ideally in domiciliary or supported living settings)
- A caring, confident leader with a strong team ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Willingness to complete or currently working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Commitment to complete Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (if not already achieved)
- Willing to complete Train the Trainer qualification (e.g. manual handling, medication, safeguarding)
- Able to use initiative and remain calm under pressure
- Passionate about developing a career in care and management
What We Offer
- A clear development pathway toward Deputy and Registered Manager roles
- Supportive and flexible hybrid working (once in a leadership role)
- Access to professional development, leadership training, and mentoring
- Opportunities to be involved in growing and shaping services
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Mileage reimbursement and business support
If you're passionate about care and leadership and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Click on Apply Now today and grow with us.
Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience
Hours Per Week: Full-Time – Flexible shifts including occasional evenings and weekends
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