Female Service Lead
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,226.19 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | North Yorkshire, BD23 1BA |
| Company: | Real Life Options |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG3708-MH1508411SkiFSL |
Summary
Female Service Lead
Kingsway, Skipton
£20,226.19 per annum
30 hours per week
Lead With Purpose. Make a Real Difference Every Day.
Are you a compassionate, values‑driven leader looking for a role where you can shape high‑quality support and brighten lives every single day?
Do you want to lead a dedicated team supporting three wonderful ladies to live active, independent and fulfilling lives?
If so, Real Life Options would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Service Lead, you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of our lively Kingsway supported living service in Skipton. You’ll be supporting three energetic, fun‑loving ladies who enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, going to the gym, discos, musical theatre, and staying active in their community.
Working closely with the Deputy Manager, you’ll provide confident, values‑led leadership while remaining hands‑on and person‑centred. You’ll step up in the Manager’s absence and help ensure a safe, consistent and engaging environment where the ladies are supported to live life their way.
This role is 80% on shift and 20% off shift completing admin, though flexibility is essential as service needs may require full shift‑based working at times.
️ Key Responsibilities
Delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support
Acting as a positive role model and supervising staff
Leading reviews with the ladies and key stakeholders
Developing, reviewing and maintaining support plans and risk assessments
Completing medication and finance audits
Supporting safeguarding processes alongside management
Supporting with household chores, shopping, medication management, and attending appointments
Supporting community activities and daily routines
Leading and contributing to team meetings
Who We Support
In Kingsway, you’ll be supporting three ladies with:
Learning disabilities
Varying levels of independence
Active social lives and community routines
You’ll need to follow detailed support plans to ensure a consistent, safe and empowering approach—always promoting choice, dignity and independence.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
Strong understanding of Person‑Centred Care
Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers
Desirable:
Previous experience leading or supervising a team
Full UK driving licence
Working Hours
30 hours per week - full availability required
Mix of short shifts, long shifts, evenings and weekends
Sleepovers included
80% on shift / 20% admin
May be fully shift‑based at times
An enhanced Adult DBS check will be required for this role.
What You’ll Get in Return
28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Accredited training & development opportunities
Employer‑contributed pension scheme
Plus access to:
Health Cash Plan
❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
️ Reward Gateway discounts
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
Staff recognition initiatives
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can tick six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
Honest • Good Communicator • Strong Values • Flexible • Passionate • Self‑Motivated • Reliable • Caring • Inclusive
Join Us
Real Life Options is a registered charity and an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact is usually made by email.
Apply today and become a Service Lead at Kingsway — where your leadership helps people live life to the fullest.
Kingsway, Skipton
£20,226.19 per annum
30 hours per week
Lead With Purpose. Make a Real Difference Every Day.
Are you a compassionate, values‑driven leader looking for a role where you can shape high‑quality support and brighten lives every single day?
Do you want to lead a dedicated team supporting three wonderful ladies to live active, independent and fulfilling lives?
If so, Real Life Options would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Service Lead, you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of our lively Kingsway supported living service in Skipton. You’ll be supporting three energetic, fun‑loving ladies who enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, going to the gym, discos, musical theatre, and staying active in their community.
Working closely with the Deputy Manager, you’ll provide confident, values‑led leadership while remaining hands‑on and person‑centred. You’ll step up in the Manager’s absence and help ensure a safe, consistent and engaging environment where the ladies are supported to live life their way.
This role is 80% on shift and 20% off shift completing admin, though flexibility is essential as service needs may require full shift‑based working at times.
️ Key Responsibilities
Delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support
Acting as a positive role model and supervising staff
Leading reviews with the ladies and key stakeholders
Developing, reviewing and maintaining support plans and risk assessments
Completing medication and finance audits
Supporting safeguarding processes alongside management
Supporting with household chores, shopping, medication management, and attending appointments
Supporting community activities and daily routines
Leading and contributing to team meetings
Who We Support
In Kingsway, you’ll be supporting three ladies with:
Learning disabilities
Varying levels of independence
Active social lives and community routines
You’ll need to follow detailed support plans to ensure a consistent, safe and empowering approach—always promoting choice, dignity and independence.
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
Strong understanding of Person‑Centred Care
Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers
Desirable:
Previous experience leading or supervising a team
Full UK driving licence
Working Hours
30 hours per week - full availability required
Mix of short shifts, long shifts, evenings and weekends
Sleepovers included
80% on shift / 20% admin
May be fully shift‑based at times
An enhanced Adult DBS check will be required for this role.
What You’ll Get in Return
28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Accredited training & development opportunities
Employer‑contributed pension scheme
Plus access to:
Health Cash Plan
❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
Free Employee Assistance Programme
️ Reward Gateway discounts
Financial Wellbeing Scheme
Refer‑a‑Friend bonus
Staff recognition initiatives
Our Values
We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes our values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you can tick six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
Honest • Good Communicator • Strong Values • Flexible • Passionate • Self‑Motivated • Reliable • Caring • Inclusive
Join Us
Real Life Options is a registered charity and an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact is usually made by email.
Apply today and become a Service Lead at Kingsway — where your leadership helps people live life to the fullest.
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