Team Leader

Team Leader

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Health, Medicine

Region:

North East

Location:

Shildon

Salary:

£13.14 per hour

Salary Description:

£13.14

Posted:

30/03/2026

Recruiter:

National Care Group

Job Ref:

ncg/TP/10106305/7643

Job DescriptionTeam LeaderSalary:

£13.14 per hour (£27,331.20per annum)

Working Hours:

40 hours per weekHighlea Care Limited£1000 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.

No day is the same and no individual we support is the same. Check out what a life is like as a support worker: https://youtu.be/B5BD5rwYp3EWe 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:

• £1000 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
• within instant access to earned pay via Stream
• 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 RoleAs 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 Curious but not quite ready to apply?

No problem — feel free to reach out and have a quick chat with our team! We're happy to answer questions or give you a better sense of the role before you hit "submit." Just drop us a message at rebekah.hunt@nationalcaregroup.com 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!