Practice Leader
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,790.50 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Roborough, Plymouth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Direction Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description:
At New Direction Support, we provide award-winning, person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. We are passionate about empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives in their own homes, supported by skilled, motivated and compassionate teams.
Due to continued growth, we are excited to be expanding our Practice Management Team and are recruiting a Practice Leader to join us.
The Role
As a Practice Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our care structure. You will lead and inspire teams of support workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that truly reflects each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will model best practice, coach staff, and drive positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting Quality of Sleep (QoS) and Quality of Life (QoL)
Creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture based on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Ensuring service users’ needs, choices and aspirations are met
Coaching and developing staff through modelling and constructive feedback
Reviewing staff practice and promoting continuous improvement
Supporting active engagement in meaningful activities and relationships
Ensuring robust safeguarding practices to protect individuals from harm
Participating in the on-call rota
About You
We are looking for people who are:
Patient, tolerant and compassionate
Reliable, flexible and well organised
Motivated, determined and proactive
Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Passionate about empowering others and developing teams
Able to prioritise and manage responsibilities effectively
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK care setting
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within the UK care sector
Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
Availability for on-call duties on a rota basis
What We Offer
New Employee Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
NEST Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave, increasing after 3 and 5 years’ service
Performance-related additional annual leave
Ongoing training, apprenticeship and development opportunities
Why Join New Direction Support?
You’ll be joining an organisation that values its people, invests in development, and is genuinely committed to delivering outstanding care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.
Deadline for applications: 30.01.2026
Interviews on W/C 02.02.2026
At New Direction Support, we provide award-winning, person-centred care to people with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. We are passionate about empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives in their own homes, supported by skilled, motivated and compassionate teams.
Due to continued growth, we are excited to be expanding our Practice Management Team and are recruiting a Practice Leader to join us.
The Role
As a Practice Leader, you will play a pivotal role within our care structure. You will lead and inspire teams of support workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support that truly reflects each individual’s needs, preferences and goals.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will model best practice, coach staff, and drive positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
Promoting Quality of Sleep (QoS) and Quality of Life (QoL)
Creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture based on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Ensuring service users’ needs, choices and aspirations are met
Coaching and developing staff through modelling and constructive feedback
Reviewing staff practice and promoting continuous improvement
Supporting active engagement in meaningful activities and relationships
Ensuring robust safeguarding practices to protect individuals from harm
Participating in the on-call rota
About You
We are looking for people who are:
Patient, tolerant and compassionate
Reliable, flexible and well organised
Motivated, determined and proactive
Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Passionate about empowering others and developing teams
Able to prioritise and manage responsibilities effectively
Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK care setting
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within the UK care sector
Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification
Availability for on-call duties on a rota basis
What We Offer
New Employee Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
NEST Pension Scheme
28 days annual leave, increasing after 3 and 5 years’ service
Performance-related additional annual leave
Ongoing training, apprenticeship and development opportunities
Why Join New Direction Support?
You’ll be joining an organisation that values its people, invests in development, and is genuinely committed to delivering outstanding care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their leadership career.
Deadline for applications: 30.01.2026
Interviews on W/C 02.02.2026