Team Leader

Job Description

Team Leader

Salary: £13.14 per hour (£27,331.20 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Highlea Care Limited

£500 Joining bonus

Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? Join Highlea Care Limited part of National Care Group, today as a Team Leader.

Highlea Care is a well-established and trusted provider of supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex needs.

At the heart of everything we do is a person-centred approach — we work closely with each individual to understand their goals, build on their strengths, and help them live confident, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We are now we’re looking for a compassionate, driven, and experienced Team Leader to join our growing team. Step into Leadership and make every day Count!

Why chose National Care Group?

At National Care Group, you’re not just starting a job — you're joining a mission: to empower people to live their best lives, with dignity, independence, and support every step of the way.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

•    £500 Welcome Bonus – our way of saying thank you for joining

•    Grow your career – paid training & recognised qualifications (NVQs, QCFs)

•    Lead with impact – a role where your leadership truly matters

•    Flexible financial support – with instant access to earned pay via Wagestream

•    Wellbeing-focused culture – because your happiness and health matter too

•    Refer-a-Friend rewards – get rewarded for bringing great people into our team

•    Inclusive workplace – we celebrate diversity, age, and individuality

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you’ll work closely with senior management to assess support needs, implement person-centred plans, and inspire new ideas to continually improve the quality of care and support we provide.

You will: 

•    Lead, support, and inspire your team across multiple services

•    Ensure person-centred, high-quality care is delivered at all times

•    Drive positive outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs

•    Oversee support plans, compliance, and internal quality audits

•    Build strong, trusted relationships with families, colleagues, and professionals

About you:

You're someone who’s passionate about making a difference — a natural leader who thrives in a care setting and knows how to bring out the best in others.

•    Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs

•    A Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or willing to work towards it)

•    The ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

•    A kind, respectful, and emotionally intelligent approach

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!