Support Team Leader - Blackpool - £34k

Description

Job Title: Support Team Leader

Location: Blackpool

Salary: £34,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and motivated Support Team Leader to join a specialist community-based service supporting individuals with complex needs. This is a fantastic chance for an experienced supervisor or emerging leader in health and social care to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-led support.

The service is built around enabling individuals to live as independently as possible within safe, structured, and supportive environments. The focus is on empowering people to develop life skills, achieve meaningful outcomes, and build confidence while being supported by a dedicated and skilled team.

The Role

The Support Team Leader will play a pivotal role in leading, guiding, and developing frontline staff to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centred support.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and supporting frontline teams within a specialist supported living environment

Ensuring all assessed care and support needs are fully implemented and regularly reviewed

Promoting independence, choice, and personal development for the people supported

Building strong, trusting relationships with individuals, families, and professionals

Creating a safe, welcoming, and homely atmosphere

Supporting staff development through coaching, supervision, and mentoring

Undertaking ongoing assessments and adapting support in real time where required

Contributing to rota planning, service organisation, and day-to-day operational leadership

Applying a proactive, problem-solving approach in a fast-paced environment

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and organisational standards

The role also involves promoting positive risk-taking and “positive stress support” approaches to encourage growth, resilience, and independence. xjnqpsq

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced care professional with supervisory or team leadership experience, particularly within complex or community-based support settings.

They will demonstrate:

Experience in a supervisory or frontline leadership role within health and social care

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or working towards it)

Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills

The ability to lead by example and motivate others

A person-centred, enabling approach focused on independence and empowerment

Confidence in managing challenging situations and working under pressure

A flexible, solution-focused attitude with a “can do” mindset

A commitment to promoting wellbeing, dignity, and positive outcomes

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting individuals with complex needs in a community setting

MAPA training

IOSH or AET qualifications

Full UK driving licence with business insurance

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum

Opportunity to step into a leadership role with real impact

Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

A supportive, values-driven environment focused on person-led care

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and driven individual ready to take on a leadership role where they can make a meaningful difference every day.

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Rory on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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