Team Leader - Female
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,760 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Exceeds National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN1 1QG |
| Company: | Acuity Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | acuity/AC/56026/1392 |
Summary
Female Team Leader
Location:Cheltenham
Salary: £32,760 per annum (£17.50 per hour)
Hours: 36 hours ( 3x shifts per week)
Shift patterns:7.30 am- 19.30 pm, 19.30pm- 7.30 am
Paid travel expenses:25p per mile/ public transport (bus/train only)
Mandatory Assessment Day – Swindon (28th January 2026 9.00am- 17.00pm)
Requirement:
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential – you’ll enjoy trips out & driving the client’s vehicle!)
- Clear Enhanced DBS on DBS update service
- Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour
- Must be resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible to attend training by 23rd February 2026
- First shift: 2nd March 2026
Are you someone who loves supporting others to live life to the fullest — and enjoys being part of a close, caring team? If so, this role could be a perfect fit for you.
We’re looking for a friendly and passionate Team Leader to guide a small team of Support Workers, supporting one lovely individual in their own home in Cheltenham. They live with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FND and Gastroparesis — but that’s only part of their story. They also adore upcycling vintage treasures, getting creative, and spending time in the garden. Your leadership will make sure every day feels meaningful, person-centred and full of the things that bring joy.
✨ What the Role Looks Like
This job is a nice balance:
12 hours a week spent leading and supporting your team — organising rotas, helping colleagues grow, making sure everything is safe and running smoothly
24 hours a week working alongside the team, providing direct, hands-on support and helping create uplifting daily moments
Someone who:
Has experience leading or supervising within health or social care
Is calm, kind and confident making decisions
Understands complex care, allergies, and behaviours that may be challenging
Loves encouraging others and building positive relationships
With over 20 years of experience, we've been supporting people with complex needs across the UK. With 900+ amazing colleagues, you’ll never feel alone — you’ll have guidance, a supportive network and the chance to grow your career while doing something that genuinely matters.
✨Your BenefitsBecause caring for others should also mean being cared for in return:
Westfield Rewards – huge discounts across 1,000+ retailers, restaurants & travel
Westfield Health Cash Plan – GP access 24/7 + cashback on health costs
Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, financial & emotional support
Blue Light Card + FREE tickets to events, comedy shows & more
Funded NVQs & ongoing training
Career progression pathways
Refer-a-Friend – earn up to £500!
✨ Ready to Chat?
If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to hear from you!
As Team Leader, you’ll balance leading your team and providing direct support – ensuring outstanding care and making a real difference to someone’s life every day.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from females for this position.