Care Services Team Leader Carlton Drive (Internal Applicants Only)

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

WorkLocation:Carlton Drive Short Breaks Services Wigston LE18 1DE

Salary:Grade 9;per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

WorkingHours:30 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a work rota and work weekends and bank holidays when between the hours of 7.00 and 22.00)

ContractType:Permanent

Closing Date: 26th April 2026

Interview Date(s): 5th/6th May 2026

The role does not meet the eligibility requirements for the new visa sponsorship applications 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 peoples lives Our friendly team at Carlton Drive Short Breaks in Wigston are looking for a Care Services Team Leader to join our team (1 x 30 hours post). Carlton Drive Short Breaks is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston providing respite care 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.

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 Short Breaks services.

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 and diversity.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Councils 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.

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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 withthe 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 strongIT 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 shareour commitment to our valuesand 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 are aDisability 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: Sharon Duffus (Resourcing Co-ordinator)

Telephone:

Email:

Or

Name: Leah Wheeler (Care Services Manager)

Telephone:

Email:

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload your CV and a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement see theHow to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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