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Team Leader –  (Care Leavers, 16–25)
? Based in Kirkham, covering the Preston area
? £31,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per week
? Mainly 9–5, Monday to Friday (1 day remote working)
? Apply: (url removed)

We are working in partnership with a fantastic supported accommodation provider who are looking to appoint a Team Leader to support their services for young people aged 16–25 who are leaving care.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a similar role who is passionate about guiding young people toward independence and a better future.

? What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead and support a team providing high-quality support to 6–7 young people in the Preston area.

Act as a role model and line manager to staff, ensuring service standards are maintained.

Develop tailored support plans and ensure outcomes are being met in line with each young person’s pathway to independence.

Monitor risk, wellbeing, and compliance with safeguarding procedures.

Cover the on-call rota: 1 weeknight per week (£25 per night) and every 5–6 weekends (£75 per night).

Work flexibly to cover occasional shifts when required.

? About You:
Ideally, 2 years’ experience in a Team Leader or Manager role within social care.

Level 5 Health & Social Care (Leadership & Management) qualification – desirable.

Background working with young people or care leavers, ideally in the supported accommodation or semi-independent sector.

Confident in managing a small team, working under pressure, and ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites (mainly Preston-based).

? The Offer:
Salary of £31,000 per year.

Structured on-call payments for weeknights and weekends.

Flexible work pattern – 1 day per week remote.

Opportunity to work for a values-led organisation making a real difference.

Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to (url removed)
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