Team Leader / Care Manager (Adult Social Care)

Are you an experienced social care leader looking for a rewarding role in a values-driven community? Join L'Arche Ipswich, an 'Outstanding' CQC-rated supported living service, as a Team Leader / Care Manager. Lead a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives within our diverse, inclusive community. With a unique spiritual ethos and commitment to high-quality, person-centred care, L'Arche Ipswich offers an enriching career path where you can make a real difference.

Main purpose of the role:

Are you a qualified and experienced social care Team Leader looking for a new and exciting challenge?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Team Leader for our supported living service in Ipswich, Suffolk. Someone who will go above and beyond to make life amazing for our service users and our enthusiastic and professional support workers. Our Charity supports 13 adults with learning disabilities/autism to lead fulfilling and independent lives whilst being active members of the community.


The Role

As our Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Creating and managing monthly rotas;
Supporting and supervising assistants;
Organising and leading weekly team meetings;
Inducting new starters into their role and completing competency observations;
Overseeing reporting such as medication records, health and safety, and quality assurance;
Leading on the planning and facilitating community events;
Working as part of the senior leadership team to maintain a high quality of care;

The Team Leader supports the Registered Care Manager in creating and promoting community and a sense of home, leading the service delivery in line with L’Arche values, traditions and standards, and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC].

About you:

Well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
Accomplished in effectively leading and managing team performance, such as providing clear objectives, reviewing outcomes, putting in place development plans, and taking appropriate action to deal with poor performance.
Proven ability to guide, support and teach the essential skills of supporting people with learning disabilities/autism.
A clear understanding of care planning processes.
1 or more years’ experience as a Team Leader working with adults with learning disabilities.
NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
Experience in, or be willing to learn, digital care planning programmes.
Up to date knowledge of CQC regulations with the ability to apply them in a care setting.
Natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.
Supportive of the identity, mission and values of L'Arche and enthusiastic about working within a community organisation rated Outstanding by the CQC.


About us

L'Arche Ipswich is an Excellent CQC rated supported living service that provides individualised and proactive support to enable individuals to become as independent as possible within the community. The service comprises of two beautiful houses set in spacious grounds designed to meet a variety of individual needs and preferences.



L'Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 30+ people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to help people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive, with our service users being at the heart of all that we do in a safe, caring, dynamic and fun way.

Alongside our regulated person-centred support, we also have a strong spiritual ethos within the organisation, maintaining close meaningful working relationships with our service users, their families, and those living outside of the immediate community L'Arche Ipswich community. Attendance to festivals, weekend breaks, community gatherings and birthday celebrations are a consistent tradition for all of us that brings everyone together on a regular basis.

You may have experience in the following roles: Supported Living Manager, Learning Disability Team Leader, Autism Support Manager, Care Team Manager, Residential Home Manager, Registered Manager, Support Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Learning Disability Service Manager, Community Support Manager, Social Care Team Leader, etc.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

The interview process will include a visit to the community to meet a panel of people with learning disabilities and an in-person interview.



To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.



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As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:



Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
Interest free loans and salary advances available
Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
Free DBS / PVG checks
Free SSSC registration
Free Blue Light Card
Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
Access to the Bike to Work scheme