Care & Support Team Leader

About this role

Camphill Village Trust is a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active and independent lives. For over 70 years we have pioneered a different kind of care – shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world. We believe care should do more than meet needs, it should create opportunity, belonging, and purpose.

By rooting our support in meaningful work, relationships, and the natural environment, we help people to build skills, confidence, and independence. Do you want to make a difference and help us achieve our vision? As a Team Leader, you will manage a team of support workers to successfully enable the people we support to lead a fulfilled and meaningful life within their home and as part of the wider, local community, and lead the staff team by promoting and practicing the values of CVT.

You will hold a minimum of Level 3 NVQ/ QCF (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, and will have worked in a health and social care setting for a minimum of two years, preferably with people who have a learning disability and/ or autism, and has experience of managing a staff team. A driving licence would be useful as the community can be difficult to access by public transport. Position: Team Leader Responsible to: Care & Support Manager Location: The role is based at Oaklands Park, a 150-acre rural community situated near Newnham on Severn on the edge of the Forest of Dean.

We offer opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs, who live and work within a beautiful location, where their contributions to the life of our community are valued. Our estate offers an eight-acre garden, wood workshop and a weavery/ craft workshop. Hours: 2 roles available, 1 x 30 hours per week and 1 x 37.5 hours per week, generally Mon - Fri days, but we are flexible. Salary: £25,740 - £29,367 FTE, dependent on skills and experience pro rata for part-time.

Annual Leave and Benefits: 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory bank holidays The option to buy and sell annual leave Company sick pay after one month starting at 4 weeks and increasing to 12 weeks with service Life Cover for all employees Pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Blue Light Card Main responsibilities Supervise, direct and guide the staff team in a way that will enable the people we support to have the best quality of life possible.