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Team Leader

Partners In Support

Job Location:

Watford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (12 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you have experience of leading a team and supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism If so wed love to hear from you.

When you join us youll become part of an organisation rated Outstanding by CQC. Our team has won numerous local and national awards for leading the way in person-centred support and were proud to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

About Us

At Partners in Support youll never be just a number. Youll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support and each other.

Since 2008 weve provided supported living services across Hertfordshire supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities. Were proud to be a local values-led organisation that puts people before growth and believes in dignity respect compassion and partnership.

About the role

As a Team Leader youll play a key role in leading a small team to deliver outstanding person-centred support.

Working closely with the Locality Manager youll provide day-to-day leadership guidance and coaching to Support Workers helping to ensure high standards of support and positive outcomes for the people we support.

Youll lead by example conduct supervisions and observations support colleagues with their development and help create a positive inclusive culture. Youll take responsibility for ensuring key documentation and compliance requirements are completed to a high standard such as monitoring training schedules reviewing support records medication compliance and contributing to audits.

You will also work as part of our on-call team - working 1 weekend in 4 - as part of your contracted hours. Being part of on-call means being flexible to attend other services when required getting to know the wider group of people we support.

At Partners in Support were committed to helping our colleagues grow. Through regular check-ins meaningful supervision leadership development and ongoing training opportunities well support you to build your skills and progress your career.

What were looking for

At least 1 years experience working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism and experience of consistently leading a small team able to demonstrate this on your CV.
Flexibility to work evenings weekends bank holidays and sleep-ins as part of a rota. Happy to work on-call as part of your contract; working 1 weekend in 4 (or more if you would like) with a topped up hourly rate.
Experience completing or overseeing care records support documentation and compliance-related paperwork as well as a good understanding of CQC standards and person-centered support.
Confidence in providing guidance coaching and support to colleagues.
Strong communication organisational and leadership skills.
A positive proactive and supportive approach.
A full UK driving licence is essential.

What we offer

Guaranteed full-time hours on a permanent contract
Paid birthday leave and long service awards
Blue Light Card membership
Costco membership
Paid DBS check
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training leadership development and career progression opportunities

Join Us

If youre an experienced care professional who enjoys leading and developing others while making a genuine difference to peoples lives wed love to hear from you.

At Partners in Support youll join a supportive award-winning organisation where your leadership will help shape high-quality services and empower people to live fulfilling independent lives.

Apply today and become part of our award-winning team.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Required Experience:

Manager

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