Team Leader required for 35 hrs per week in Blackburn / Burnley - Driver Essential in Burnley inBurnley PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Lead a small team delivering person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in the Blackburn / Burnley area. This permanent Team Leader role with Alternative Futures Group is 35 hours per week (salary £32,195) and requires a driver due to travel between services. You will organise and oversee day-to-day delivery, manage resources and budgets, embed quality-assurance at service level, coordinate recruitment, deliver regular supervisions and appraisals, and use person-centred planning tools to shape outcomes. The role is on-site, offers flexible working options (including a 9‑day fortnight or 4.5 day week), and requires willingness to work some unsocial hours and on-call shifts; candidates should hold (or be willing to obtain) an NVQ3-equivalent in care/management.

This post is for experienced leads and senior carers who can inspire staff, build trusting relationships with people, families and professionals, and confidently use IT for performance and reporting. You’ll bring significant experience of person-centred planning, people management and supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs, plus strong communication, time-management and resource-management skills. Alternative Futures Group is a Disability Confident employer that invests in staff development and values compassionate, coaching-style leadership — an excellent role for women carers seeking meaningful responsibility with real flexibility. Click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to apply via jobsincare.com (closing date: 20 November 2025).