Service Lead
| Company: | Caretech |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,262 to £31,262 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL1 3AN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Service Lead to join our service in Devon. As a Service Lead, you will manage a team of staff to deliver high quality support for the people we support in Plymouth and Devon and assist the management team with the ongoing development of the service.
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!
About the Service – The DOVE Project
The DOVE Project’s Supported Living services provide home and community-based support for people with a range of needs, specialising in supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities.
You will be required to:
Support, motivate, supervise, lead a team of support staff, ensuring best practice principles are met.
Support the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional support services, manage and improve KPI’s in line with The DOVE Project’s Policies and Procedures and best practice.
To be responsive and adaptable to the changing needs of our operation.
Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within supported living or social care settings preferred.
Must Have:
A full driving license with access to your own vehicle.
Excellent communication skills.
Fully competent in using Microsoft Office Software, with particular emphasis to Word and Excel.
Location & Hours: Plymouth, Cornwall and South Devon.
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm
What We Offer
Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant
Our Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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