Team Leader

About the role

Job Role: Team Leader

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Pay Rate: £31,831per annum (£16.32 per hour)

Location: Fernley Resource Centre, Blundell Ave, Freshfield, L37 1PH

Shift Patterns: 8.30am - 4.30pm | Monday to Friday

Ready to lead a team that makes a real difference every day? 

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a similar care environment. 
• A NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• An understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability and the person centred approach. 
• The ability to manage, support, and motivate staff teams to ensure high standards of care and effective teamwork across all shifts
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Frances Taylor Foundation does not offer sponsorship or work visas. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

About Us:

The Frances Taylor Foundation has a long history of providing personalised, person-centred care. We operate across Liverpool, Merseyside, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London. We pride ourselves on our innovative services and our commitment to improving the lives of those we support. If you share our values, we’d love to have you on board.

About the Role:

At Fernley, we support people with a wide range of learning disabilities, including individuals with complex care needs. As a Team Leader, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care and support across our service.

You’ll lead by example, guiding and inspiring a dedicated team of Activity Support Workers to deliver meaningful, stimulating activities that promote each person’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. You’ll take the lead in one key area — such as community connections, art and sensory activities, physical and mental wellbeing, or daily living and social skills — while working closely with other Team Leaders to create a well-rounded, engaging programme for everyone who uses the service.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for planning and overseeing activities, supporting staff development, and ensuring that care and support plans are person-centred, up to date, and responsive to individual needs. You’ll foster independence, encourage community participation, and champion inclusion and choice in everything you do.

You’ll also collaborate with families, carers, and professionals to make sure every person receives the best possible support. When required, you’ll take charge of the service in the absence of the Service Manager, helping maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires compassion, creativity, and strong leadership. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives — empowering them to engage fully, increase independence, and be supported with respect and  dignity

About Fernley

Fernley, in the heart of the Pine Woods, is a fun and energetic day centre. We promote positive, person-centred activities and engagement, with a focus on specialised communication techniques and learning. 

We support people with a wide range of abilities and additional needs. Active support, person-centred practice and accessible communication, means we promote engagement and choice and deliver an excellent standard of care. 

We have a committed and professional team, fully trained to meet individual needs. The Fernley team build close working relationship with the people we support, their families/carers and others who are important to them. 

We are a building-based service with increasing links to community connections. Each individual attending has a bespoke timetable of meaningful activities. 

Why Join Us? We truly care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• £750 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days annual leave + paid lunch breaks.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for.” – Current Employee