Care Services Team Leader
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,070.00 to £34,359.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Free on-site parking. Full, free comprehensive training, Free accredited Training, Holiday pay, Pension. A full, clean driving license is preferred, but not essential. Fully Funded DBS Application, Employee Benefits Scheme. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wigston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7684 |
Summary
The role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?
Our friendly team at The Waterlees Court, in Wigston are looking for one Care Service Team Leader on a 22.5 hours per week contract, to join our growing team. Waterlees Court offers supported living services promoting independence and choice for tenants and care is provided for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.
About the Role
We are looking for people with supervisory or managerial experience who can help us to continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Supported Living service at Waterlees Court.
You will help us maintain high quality services through effective audit systems and ensure we deliver outcome focussed care and support. You will have the skills to identify risks and have knowledge a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
You will provide direct care and support to people who use our services and have the ability to motivate and support our committed team and promote the right values and celebrate individuality.
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will provide the training and you will have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence; along with the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
Have a suitable level of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting; along with strong IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge on the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
Have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or other equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent level of relevant experience.
Have the ability to analyse information to be able to reach defensible decisions and compile a broad range of risk assessments with guidance from relevant departmental colleagues, comply with audit/inspection visits undertaken by the Council and other relevant bodies and ensure effective follow through of actions highlighted in achieving full compliance.
Have suitable experience of managing areas of risk, including but not limited to: The safeguarding of service users; Providing advice to staff to maintain safe and effective service provision;
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Alan Butcher Care Services Manager
Telephone: 0116 3052393
Email: Alan.butcher@leics.gov.uk
Or
Name: Sharon Duffus (Resourcing Co-ordinator)
Telephone: 01163051595
Email: Sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?
Our friendly team at The Waterlees Court, in Wigston are looking for one Care Service Team Leader on a 22.5 hours per week contract, to join our growing team. Waterlees Court offers supported living services promoting independence and choice for tenants and care is provided for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.
About the Role
We are looking for people with supervisory or managerial experience who can help us to continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Supported Living service at Waterlees Court.
You will help us maintain high quality services through effective audit systems and ensure we deliver outcome focussed care and support. You will have the skills to identify risks and have knowledge a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
You will provide direct care and support to people who use our services and have the ability to motivate and support our committed team and promote the right values and celebrate individuality.
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will provide the training and you will have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence; along with the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
Have a suitable level of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting; along with strong IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge on the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
Have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or other equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent level of relevant experience.
Have the ability to analyse information to be able to reach defensible decisions and compile a broad range of risk assessments with guidance from relevant departmental colleagues, comply with audit/inspection visits undertaken by the Council and other relevant bodies and ensure effective follow through of actions highlighted in achieving full compliance.
Have suitable experience of managing areas of risk, including but not limited to: The safeguarding of service users; Providing advice to staff to maintain safe and effective service provision;
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Alan Butcher Care Services Manager
Telephone: 0116 3052393
Email: Alan.butcher@leics.gov.uk
Or
Name: Sharon Duffus (Resourcing Co-ordinator)
Telephone: 01163051595
Email: Sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk
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