Learning Disabilities Support Worker – Team Leader – Community

Learning Disabilities Support Worker – Team Leader – Community 

Thornbury Community Services (Part of Acacium Group)

Weymouth, Dorset

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Full Time 12 hour shifts including 1 Saturday every 6 weeks and 2 night shifts per month

£27,000-£29,000 per annum

Unlock your potential:

Are you a dedicated care professional ready to take the next step in leadership? We’re looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our specialist care team supporting a young male with a learning disability, behaviour support needs and health/medical needs. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on someone’s life while guiding a team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

As the Team Leader you will work under the guidance of the Clinical Lead to lead and inspire a team of support workers across all shift patterns, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centered care as per the care plan. You will support with training, supervisions, documentation audits, and incident management. We’re looking for someone to foster a positive team culture, acting as a role model, promoting professionalism, empathy and consistency. You will also liaise regularly with the young man’s family to support holistic person-centered care.

Part of Acacium Group, at Thornbury Community Services we believe in putting people first—our clients and our staff. You’ll be part of a supportive, values-driven team that’s passionate about delivering outstanding care and helping individuals live their best lives.

Everyday you will…

• Guide the team in understanding the young man’s behaviours, triggers, and care needs
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and implement de-escalation strategies 
• Lead shift handovers, team meetings, and monthly supervisions
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely incident reporting
• Liaise with family members, Clinical Lead, and other stakeholders
• Monitor and manage stock levels (PPE, medication, documentation)
• Promote adherence to health goals, including weight management and activity planning

What’s in it for you?

We love exceptional people, and in return, we offer an exciting place to work, with a wide range of benefits, rewards and opportunities to grow your career, including:

• Learning & development opportunities tailored to your role that will count towards your PIN re-validation, as well as fully funded qualifications
• Gym Flex- discounted gym memberships, UK-wide
• Events and incentives including regular team away days
• Rewards Portal offering discounts on shops, restaurants, bars and cinemas
• Rewards and recognition programme awarding monthly vouchers to nominated employees
• 25 days annual leave that increases upon each year of service
• Free flu vaccinations
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover and Private Medical Insurance
• Optional charity involvement with 2 paid charity days a year

Join us and make a difference!

If you want to join a global, marketing-leading organisation who are committed to the human side of business, then look no further. Acacium Group is the UK’s largest healthcare staffing and solutions partner and specialise in the healthcare, social care, and life sciences industries. We are a business with scale, leading digital capabilities and a strong financial profile, with a vision to be the leading global healthcare solutions partner.

We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do – Putting People First, Always by your Side, Driven by Excellence.

Join us and play a key part of shaping the future of society and improving people’s lives!

To thrive in this role, you must have…

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience in community-based care and team leadership
• Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with a learning disability
• Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with autism
• Experience working with vulnerable adults
• Strong communication, organisation, and conflict resolution skills
• A flexible, reliable, and compassionate approach
• Confidence in managing incidents and supporting staff development

Our Inclusion Commitment:

We are passionately committed to being a truly inclusive and diverse company- it is at the heart of our core value of Putting People First. We continue to enhance our culture of inclusion and diversity across all of our roles and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.