Integrate (Preston and Chorley) Ltd
Deaf Service Team Leader
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Team Leader, Deaf Service
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to help lead a specialist d/Deaf service, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Position: Team Leader, d/Deaf Service
Salary: £33,680.34 per annum
Location: Lancashire - Preston & Chorley
Hours: Full time, average 37 hours per week, worked on a rota including evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and participation in the on call rota
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 25th August 2026
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist service supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and additional complex requirements alongside deafness or hearing loss.
Working alongside the existing Team Leader, you will play a key role in the day to day management of the service, providing leadership to the staff team while ensuring the people you support receive high quality, person centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and managing the day to day operation of the service
- Leading, supporting and motivating a team of support workers
- Coordinating communication across the team and ensuring information is shared effectively
- Supporting the Service Manager and deputising in their absence
- Providing direct support to people using the service where required
- Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, finances and other essential documentation
- Managing staff administration, including annual leave, mileage and rostering systems
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with external partners
- Supporting quality assurance and promoting best practice across the service
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About You
You will be an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine commitment to delivering person centred support.
You will ideally have:
- Management experience within health or social care
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 qualification or be a native BSL user with strong English skills
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
- Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
- A passion for supporting people to achieve greater independence and wellbeing
- Flexibility to work evenings, alternate weekends and participate in the on call rota
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About the Organisation
The organisation provides specialist support services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Its dedicated teams are committed to delivering person centred support that promotes independence, dignity and inclusion, while creating a positive and supportive working environment for staff.
For any questions or to organisation an informal discussion please contact us in the first instance. Communication will be via BSL so video calls are available by prior arrangement via email.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Deputy Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Senior Support Worker, Care Team Leader, Service Coordinator, Registered Manager, Learning Disabilities Team Leader, Supported Living Team Leader, Senior Care Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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