Job Description

Service Lead

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Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: 32,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week


Great transport links

Full training & funded qualifications provided

DBS paid by us

Clear career progression opportunities


You will need to be flexible, as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends


You will be travelling between Northampton, Bedford and Rushton


Our ultimate aim is to help people develop the confidence and skills to live a fulfilling life as part of their wider local community.

Benefits of being a CareTech Employee:

We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care

Career progression path within the company

Competitive rates of pay

Employee Assistance Helpline

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us

Company Pension

Your Role:

Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service.

Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech's Policy.

Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate.

Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly.

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues.

The ability to keep calm under pressure.

Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.

Excellent communication skills.

The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Driving license is a mandatory

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the UK's largest providers of specialist social care services. We support over 5,000 adults with diverse needs across more than 300 services nationwide. We are committed to enabling people to live fulfilling, independent lives through personalised care pathways.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure, funded by CareTech.


Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.


Some roles may require male or female staff only, in line with the Equality Act 2010.


Strictly no agencies.