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Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Practice Leader to join our team based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,103.98 per annum.
Annual Leave entitlement: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
Additional Information: Experience with motivating and leading a team, proactive approach to support, activity driven and detail focused.
An interest in speech and language / nutrition is preferred but we are open to candidates who would be prepared work towards the specialism or willing to learn.
Empower People. Inspire Teams.
At Thera East Midlands, we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in society.
We are looking for a Practice Leader to assist in mentoring Support Workers, focusing on person-centred support.
You and your team will encourage people to live the life that they choose, ensuring that they have choice and control around the planning and delivery of their support, enabling them to achieve their desired lifestyle and goals, maximising their community inclusion and participation.
As a Practice Leader your responsibilities will focus on improving outcomes for individuals, ensuring choice and control in support delivery, and maintaining a safe environment. ?The role involves promoting emotional and psychological well-being and continuous improvement through feedback. ?
You will support people to maintain a safe, clean environment which may include but not be limited to personal care, assisting with finances, preparing meals and accessing the community.
You will also support individual emotional, psychological and social wellbeing needs in line with and Positive Behaviour Support guidance.
The role requires you to have a flexible approach to working shifts and maintaining records in line with company policies. At all times aim to empower individuals, promote inclusion, rights & independence, whilst adhering to policies and acting as an ambassador for the company
Thera s Vision
Skills & Experience
If you have a passion for making a difference to people s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Practice Leader !
Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All posts are subject to DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent.
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Thera East has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Practice Leader to join their team based in Harwich, Essex. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of Grade 6+ £28,998.76 per annum.
Additional Information: Driver required (must have a manual driving licence)
Empower People. Inspire Teams.
What is a Practice Leader at Thera East? It's not just a title - it's a mission.
At Thera East, Practice Leaders are experts in person-centred support. Most importantly, they improve outcomes for people with a learning disability, ensuring choice and control around the delivery of their support, and maintain a safe environment. As a Practice Leader, you will:
You and your team will encourage people to live the life that they choose, ensuring that they have choice and control around the planning and delivery of their support, enabling them to achieve their desired lifestyle and goals, maximising their community inclusion and participation.
The role requires you to have a flexible approach to working shifts and maintaining records in line with company policies. At all times aim to empower individuals, promote inclusion, rights & independence, whilst adhering to policies and acting as an ambassador for the company.
Thera s Vision
Our Female Practice Leader will have the following Skills & Experience:
Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference as our Female Practice Leader!
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief. All posts are subject to DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act.
Dispensing Optician Practice Manager
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Full-time - 5 days / 40 hours per week (Alternate Saturdays)
Our multi-practice independent optician client is seeking an experienced Practice Manager with a strong background in optics to lead and inspire the team in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire.
About the Role:
As the Practice Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the clients receive the highest level of care and service. They aim to deliver obsessively great service to each and every one of the clients via their Welcome, Discover Delight client journey which is at the core of what they do. Your expertise in optical retail will enable you to effectively manage operations, drive business growth, and lead a motivated team to success.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
What's On Offer:
If you are interested in discussing further please reach out on (phone number removed) or
Practice Advisor
North Services (Aberdeen, Dingwall, Moray and Orkney)
Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £31,795 appointed / £32,216 confirmed / £34,030 advanced (all pro rata)
Ref: SA1207
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Embracing Difference, Leading Change
Can you coach and mentor colleagues? Can you promote voice and choice for the individuals we support so their voice leads their support? Do you have a 'can-do', solutions-focused approach? If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then perhaps the Practice Advisor role for our North services could be for you!
As a Practice Advisor, you will help mould and shape support to meet the needs and aspirations of each supported individual, modelling exemplary autism practice to embrace difference and lead change.
Sharing your skills to coach, share knowledge and encourage reflective practice, you will help teams embed theory into practical day-to-day support approaches to promote wellbeing, voice & participation and to reduce stress. This role is primarily based across the North of Scotland but, as Practice Advisor, you will link in with colleagues across the organisation and spend occasional time at Head Office in Alloa with the wider Practice Development Team.
In this role, you will:
- Use coaching skills to build reflective, informed practice across teams
- Support the translation of contemporary theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress, supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice
- Support colleagues working towards SVQ qualifications and Autism Practitioner award
- Collaborate with supported individuals, their loved ones and colleagues including our Participation Coordinator and Low Arousal Leads
- Deliver internal learning sessions and contribute to practice development projects
- Take an active role in our new Autism Practitioner Award, including assessment
We're looking for people who:
- Have strong knowledge of autism and the impact across the lifespan
- Have autism practice of 2 years or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply complex theoretical knowledge into practice
- Are committed to reducing restrictive practices
- Are confident working through change and supporting others
- Have the ability to apply a coaching model to practice development
- Have an understanding of conflict resolution and handling challenges
- Hold a full UK driving licence
View the full Job Description on our website.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits on our website.
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
For more information or an informal chat, please contact Susan O'Reilly, Practice Development Manager, by email.
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
Closing Date: 19th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C - 20th July 2026
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC009068
Team Leader
£17.12 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours - Day Shifts to include alternate weekend working
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Eastcote Park is a stunning and luxurious Care Village in Solihull.
The Team Leader works hands on within the home and is responsible for the overall supervision and success of teams being managed. You will be responsible for ensuring excellence in resident care, providing outreach and support to families, retaining dedicated Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Facilitating ongoing training and educational opportunities for the team is part of the role. This is not a supernumerary role however time will be given for management tasks. The Team Leader is a succession role for those interested into developing into Deputy Managers of the future.
Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
Main Responsibilities of the role:
Essential for this role:
Team Leader Learning Disabilities Nottinghamshire
Stephen James Consulting are partnering with an independent Learning Disabilities, provider in the search for a Team Leader based in Nottinghamshire. The Team Leader will play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and compassionate care.
This warm friendly service delivers person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, Autism, PDA, mental health needs, complex behaviours, and sensory impairments - empowering individuals to live independently and achieve meaningful outcomes.
As a Team Leader, you will support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service, stepping in to lead in their absence. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide, mentor, and support staff while ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
If you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or a Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers a salary of £13.50 / £14.00 per hour
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click Apply Now below.
Team Leader
£17.13 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours - Day Shifts to include alternate weekend working
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
The Team Leader works hands on within the home and is responsible for the overall supervision and success of teams being managed. You will be responsible for ensuring excellence in resident care, providing outreach and support to families, retaining dedicated Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Facilitating ongoing training and educational opportunities for the team is part of the role. This is not a supernumerary role however time will be given for management tasks. The Team Leader is a succession role for those interested into developing into Deputy Managers of the future.
Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
Main Responsibilities of the role:
Essential for this role:
Key Care & Support are looking for a skilled and values- driven Team Leader for
" Sammy " a 26 year old man to enable him to live a meaningful, active and fulfilling life, while leading a staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred support.
Sammy has a great sense of pride in his appearance and a wide range of interests. He responds well to positive relationships, encouragement and consistency. Sammy enjoys staying active, spending time in the community and taking part in social activities such as live music events, discos and karaoke nights.
As Team Leader you will pay a key role in both direct support and leadership. You will be responsible for developing and guiding the team to deliver support that is person- centred, proactive and grounded in positive behaviour support ( PBS) principles.
This includes:
Ensuring support is proactive, respectful and focused on quality of life.
Coaching and supporting staff to develop their skills and confidence
Ensuring a consistent and reflective approach
Supporting staff to understand why behaviours occur and respond in ways that reduce stress and promote well-being
working collaboratively with Sammy's family and professionals
You will support Sammy to develop skills, make choices and have a strong voice in decisions about his life, routines and activities
Sammy enjoys many activities, these include, swimming, karaoke,using swings and rocking chairs, jet washing the car, simple food preparation and baking, walks, visiting Barton Aerodrome, listening to music, visiting the Trafford centre, visiting museums and galleries and café's, walks on the beach and watching TV.
We are looking for someone:
Who is flexible to meet service needs- 40 Hours per week
NVQ level 3 as a minimum
Driver preferred as a car is available at all times
Organised, able to lead a team, person centred, worked with people with behaviours that challenge service provision
Worked in past with people with enhanced needs
Can effectively work within a team, and support parents and other professionals with their involvement etc
Very much a hands on approach
Interested? If you have the passion and real desire and experience to join Sammy's team please send your CV and we will be in touch
If you do not hear back after 2 weeks of submitting your CV- you have been unsuccessful at this time
ACORN GROUP
Innovation in Children's Services
Team Leader Children's Home
Location: Herne Bay
Salary: £34,500 £35,000 per annum (including 1 2 sleep shifts per week)
Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference
Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for your next challenge, or a Senior Residential Support Worker ready to step into a leadership role?
Do you have the passion, resilience and commitment to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people?
Acorn Homes is seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Leader to join our Children's Home
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading a passionate team, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and helping young people overcome challenges to achieve positive outcomes.
If you are ready to lead by example, inspire others and develop your career within a growing organisation that truly values its staff and young people, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
• Salary of £34,500 £35,000 per annum
• Salary includes 1 2 sleep shifts per week
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if required)
• Support towards Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Staff loyalty scheme including additional annual leave and monetary rewards
• Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £2,000
• Birthday gift worth £40 each year
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Discretionary Travel Cost Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support shifts within the home, ensuring high standards of care are consistently delivered.
• Act as a positive role model for children, young people and staff.
• Support, guide and mentor Residential Support Workers.
• Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
• Ensure children and young people's care plans are implemented effectively.
• Promote positive outcomes and support young people to achieve their full potential.
• Build positive, professional and trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Manage challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent and therapeutic manner.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported appropriately.
• Complete and oversee accurate records, reports and daily documentation.
• Support with staff inductions, training and development.
• Participate in team meetings, supervisions and training sessions.
• Support the home in achieving and maintaining compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers and external professionals.
Essential Requirements
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People or equivalent qualification, or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• Previous experience working within a Children's Residential Home.
• Experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
• Ability to lead shifts and support other team members.
• Be prepared to work early, late and night shifts (including sleepovers) on a rota basis.
• Be over the age of 21 (Employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010).
Desirable Requirements
• Previous experience in a Senior Residential Support Worker or Team Leader position.
• Working knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
About Acorn Homes
You will be joining a family-owned company whose owner is a patron of the NSPCC. Acorn has an enviable reputation with local authorities for delivering positive outcomes for young people and demonstrating resilience.
Acorn currently operates eight registered homes, with further growth planned as the organisation continues to expand steadily, creating excellent opportunities for career progression and development.
You will become a valued member of the team within the home, receiving full support from an active and engaged Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, Head Office and Senior Management Team.
As part of our commitment to achieving the highest standards of care, Acorn Homes also benefits from the expertise of two senior leaders who are former Ofsted Senior Inspectors. Their knowledge and guidance help ensure our homes maintain exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, compliance and outcomes for children and young people.
This provides staff with a unique opportunity to learn from some of the sector's most experienced professionals whilst developing their own skills and careers within children's residential care.
Safeguarding Commitment
Acorn Group are committed to ensuring the safety of our young people is upheld at all times, therefore all positions require an enhanced disclosure and satisfactory references. As an employee of Acorn Group, it will be expected that you demonstrate the same commitment, by following our policies and procedures, as well as attending all mandatory training.
Please note that, as part of our safer recruitment process, we may carry out online searches of publicly available information relating to shortlisted candidates. These checks will be limited to information relevant to assessing suitability for the role and our safeguarding responsibilities.
Job Description:
We are supporting a specialist provider based in Wolverhampton with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Team Leader to work within a residential setting to provide support to young adults with learning disabilities.
This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, there a no sleep-in or night shift expectations with this role. Previous experience is essential but an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable. Our client can promise a nurturing and supportive environment so If you are already an established Senior Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a managerial role.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying 14 per hour.
As a Team Leader your main responsibilities will include:
In return, our client is offering a whole host of benefits, including:
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley
Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.
REF: (phone number removed)
New Care Home Opening September 2026!
Team Leader
£17.12 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours - Night Shifts to include alternate weekend working
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded 'One of the UK s Best Companies To Work For
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
The Team Leader works hands on within the home and is responsible for the overall supervision and success of teams being managed. You will be responsible for ensuring excellence in resident care, providing outreach and support to families, retaining dedicated Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants. Facilitating ongoing training and educational opportunities for the team is part of the role. This is not a supernumerary role however time will be given for management tasks. The Team Leader is a succession role for those interested into developing into Deputy Managers of the future.
Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
Main Responsibilities of the role:
Essential for this role:
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