Care Team Leader

Care Team Leader – Care Tech – Leeds

We are looking for a dedicated and caring professional to lead a team of care workers delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to adults with complex needs in Leeds. This is a full‑time permanent position (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary of £13.36 per hour and a strong benefits package.

Closing Date:
Tuesday 6 January 2026

About Care Tech

Care Tech Community Services was established in 1993 and now operates 250 services across the UK. We support people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and neurological conditions to live independently at home or in residential care. We are a Disability Confident Leader and all staff are required to pass DBS checks.

• Lead and inspire a care team to provide excellent, person‑centred quality care.
• Manage shifts, schedule staff and handle on‑the‑spot issues.
• Support the registered manager with reporting, supervision and quality assurance.
• Communicate effectively with families, service users and colleagues.
• Promote a positive and respectful working environment.

• Experience in a care environment.
• Experience leading a team by example, promoting a positive and respectful working environment.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.
• Understanding of CQC regulations and company policies.
• Passionate about motivating the team to provide excellent, person‑centred quality care.
• Experience in shift management, scheduling and addressing issues that arise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Innovative and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Confidence to offer registered manager support.
• Compassionate, caring and enthusiastic.
• Good IT skills with a willingness to learn more.
• Flexibility to work across all shifts.

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person‑Centred
• Innovative

• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Company Standard Benefits
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression within the company
• Care Tech Foundation:
  Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

Applicants must hold a minimum of 12 months’ right to work in the UK. We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

Care Tech is an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident Leader.