Team Leader | Complex Needs service | Lancing, West Sussex

Team Leader Complex Needs Supported Living

Location: Worthing West Sussex
Pay: 15.25 per hour (reviewed annually)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Lead a Service That Changes Lives

Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference

SDR is looking for a compassionate and confident Team Leader to join our new specialist supported living service in Worthing. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a bespoke service leading a small team that provides exceptional person-centred support to a young adult with autism a learning disability epilepsy and complex health needs.

If youre passionate about delivering high-quality care supporting your team to succeed and promoting independence and positive outcomes wed love to hear from you.

Working Pattern

• 36 hours per week
• Rotating shifts Monday to Sunday
• Mixture of early and late shifts

About the Role

As Team Leader you will provide day-to-day leadership while working alongside your team to deliver safe consistent and person-centred support.

Youll play a key role in creating a stable positive environment where the individual can thrive enjoy meaningful activities and achieve the best possible quality of life.

The individual enjoys spending time outdoors music water play trampolining and building positive relationships so were looking for someone who is energetic engaging and committed to delivering truly personalised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead motivate and support a small team of Support Workers.
• Deliver high-quality person-centred care and support.
• Support an individual with autism learning disabilities epilepsy and complex health needs.
• Ensure care plans risk assessments and health protocols are followed and regularly reviewed.
• Promote independence choice dignity and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support staff supervision coaching and ongoing development.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Create a safe structured and positive living environment.

About You

Were looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker.
• Has experience supporting people with autism learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ideally has experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Is confident leading motivating and developing a team.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality person-centred care.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• 15.25 per hour reviewed annually.
• Career progression opportunities as our Complex Needs Services continue to grow.
• 29 days annual leave (pro rata) including Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Life insurance (following successful probation).
• Company Sick Pay (following successful probation).
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Strong management support and regular supervision.
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme (200 upon successful referral and 300 after one years service subject to terms and conditions).

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values: Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity Responsibility

These values shape the support we provide and the culture we create for both the people we support and our colleagues.

Apply Today

If youre ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape an exciting new service wed love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to or contact our Recruitment Team on for an informal discussion.

We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Required Experience:

Manager