Acting Team Leader, Residential Care (maternity cover from May 2026)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,283.80 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £16.09 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | CV21 3HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Directions Rugby Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are looking for a positive, proactive and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, initiative and common sense to lead a team and enable the people we support to realise their potential. You will need to be resilient, confident, and able to remain calm and provide clear direction to the staff team in various situations, some of which may be challenging. You will need to confidently lead the team on a day-to-day basis with compassion, respect and empathy.
About the Role:
Reporting to and supported by your Deputy Manager, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the shift whilst ensuring individuals’ needs, choices and dignity are put first. You will ensure that documentation and records are accurate and up to date. You will empower your team to fully contribute and develop and hold regular supervisions with them to support them to develop in their roles. You will ensure that the highest standards of all aspects of support are maintained.
You will ideally have achieved or be working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care. Support will be given to achieve this qualification. Driver preferable.
Please read the job description and person specification before completing the application form.
If you require any further information please contact Samantha Slater, Andrea Hann or Emma Daffey on 01788 593197
What We Offer:
Active staff reward and recognition incentives
Excellent training, CPD and development opportunities
Supportive career progression within a growing organisation
Operational on‑call support so you always feel safe and valued
Access to employee assistance programmes, healthcare packages and Occupational Health support
The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Costs will be reimbursed following successful completion of the 6‑month probation period. Annual Update Service renewal costs are also refunded.
About the Role:
Reporting to and supported by your Deputy Manager, you will have responsibility for the smooth running of the shift whilst ensuring individuals’ needs, choices and dignity are put first. You will ensure that documentation and records are accurate and up to date. You will empower your team to fully contribute and develop and hold regular supervisions with them to support them to develop in their roles. You will ensure that the highest standards of all aspects of support are maintained.
You will ideally have achieved or be working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care. Support will be given to achieve this qualification. Driver preferable.
Please read the job description and person specification before completing the application form.
If you require any further information please contact Samantha Slater, Andrea Hann or Emma Daffey on 01788 593197
What We Offer:
Active staff reward and recognition incentives
Excellent training, CPD and development opportunities
Supportive career progression within a growing organisation
Operational on‑call support so you always feel safe and valued
Access to employee assistance programmes, healthcare packages and Occupational Health support
The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Costs will be reimbursed following successful completion of the 6‑month probation period. Annual Update Service renewal costs are also refunded.