Team Leader – Shaftesbury Horizons (Poole, Dorset)
Are you a passionate leader ready to make a real difference? At Shaftesbury Horizons, we’re looking for a dedicated Team Leader to help shape a supportive, inclusive environment where people can truly thrive. Please note this role will be predominantly day work but will include the occasional night shift.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in the day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring high‑quality care and support for both the people we support and your team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team of care professionals
- Overseeing daily operations of the service
- Promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing
- Ensuring care is personalised, flexible, and of the highest standard
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
- A positive, proactive leadership style
- Passion for delivering outstanding, person‑centred care
- Commitment to our values and making a difference
Additional requirements:
- Participation in on‑call rota (£10 per session)
- Occasional sleep‑in shifts (£60 per shift)
- Flexibility to work occasional nights
What You’ll Get in Return
- £500 Welcome Bonus (after 12 months, T&Cs apply)
- Birthday Off (taken from annual leave)
- Recognition & Rewards – including vouchers up to £50
- CQC Incentives – up to £50 depending on rating
- Comprehensive Training & Development
- Generous Holiday – 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 28 days + BH)
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment & Equal Opportunities
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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