Salary: £14.49 per hour
Full-time, 42 hours per week
Closing date: 6th November 2026 (may close earlier if we find an appropriate candidate)
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique, person-centred support, based on a modern view of the Camphill movement, for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions, as well as a number of people living in the Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire area with a learning disability.
Job Role:
We’re recruiting for a Team Leader (The Moors/Stone Cottage) to be responsible for the safe and effective day-to-day running of the Camphill service. Providing support to and supervision of Camphill MK & Northants care staff:
- To ensure that CMK & Northants operates safely and effectively by providing a high quality of consistent care and support to the people we support
- To support the Leadership Team in ensuring that all objectives of the organisation are achieved as set by the CMK & Northants Mission Statement
- To support and help develop the Care Staff through guidance, mentoring and by conducting Supervisions
Key Tasks
Ensure all Care Staff understand the expectations to adhere to, and exceed the standards as
required by CMK & Northants, to provide outstanding care and support:
• Lead handover from Night staff to Day Staff and from Day Staff to Night Staff
• Lead the 8am Morning Meeting
• Lead the shift, providing guidance, direction and support to the Care Team by following
the care plans and risk assessments relevant to the people we support
• Ensure the communication boards are up to date and relevant for all people we support
• Active involvement in the medication processes
• Facilitate the ability for the people we support to participate in daily meaningful activities
• Ensure the Care Team create and maintains ALL effective and accurate records that
support evidence regarding the people we support and the home
• Create an environment of effective teamwork
• Ensure all Health and Safety and Fire protocols are completed
• Inform the Registered Manager of any required changes to Care Plans and/or Risk
Assessments about the people we support
• Lead Team Meetings and attend other meetings as required
• Ensure the Care Homes and the gardens are presentable, in good order, have a homely
and happy atmosphere, and have a focus on each season
• Report any maintenance needs (through a spot hazard form) to Estates Team admin
• Ensure petty cash and the personal money of the people we support are checked,
balanced and recorded at the end of the shift
• Ensure medication stock is checked and accurate after each administration
• Ensure all receipts, change and required paperwork are received and up to date before
the end of the shift
• Report any financial discrepancies to the Registered Manager immediately
• Conduct Supervision sessions with Carers as required
Support
• Lead by example to motivate the Care Team to support the people we support to enjoy
as much independence as practical; includes, but is not limited to, independent actions,
decision-making, choice
• Support the development of person-centred planning; creation and recording of
meaningful and achievable goals
• Contribute to, and attend, review and multi-disciplinary meetings
• Develop positive relationships with the family members of the people we support
Values and Attitudes
• Lead by example and demonstrate the CMK & Northants values
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity and compassion
• Lead by example and demonstrate a positive, “can-do, will-do and what else?” attitude
• Practice and maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR’
• Behave in a way that positively represents CMK & Northants at all times
Performance and Development
• Demonstrate adherence to all legislation pertaining to the provision of Care services
• Demonstrate adherence to all Policies and Procedures as set by CMK & Northants
• Demonstrate adherence to the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct
• Take ownership of and responsibility for own Supervision and Appraisal
• Ensure all mandatory e-learning is completed on time and up to date
• Attend training events as required to meet the requirements of CMK & Northants and
self-development
• Ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date at all times
Administration
Care and support for the people we support is provided on a 12-hour shift; the shift starts at 8am and finishes at 8pm. Team Leaders are expected to arrive on time to receive the morning handover and deliver the evening handover.
The Shift Pattern is as follows:
o Week 1 – Monday / Thursday / Friday
o Week 2 – Tuesday / Wednesday / Saturday / Sunday
• There is an allocation of one day each week to attend to administration duties
NOTE: There might be situations that require additional support or input from this Team Leader role to ensure that CMK & Northants fully support the needs and wants of the people we support.
What We Offer
The opportunity to make a direct contribution to the quality of support people receive, work within a values-led charity, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
- Salary: £14.49 per hour
- Paid lunch break
- 6 weeks’ annual leave (including bank and public holidays)
- Membership to Whittlebury spa and gym
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development and progression opportunities.
How to Apply
For further information or to apply, contact Julie Hardisty at julie.hardisty@camphillmk.co.uk.
Closing date: 6th November 2026
Most importantly, a caring attitude, genuine interest in people, and a willingness to work in line with our Mission and Vision Statement.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, outlining:
“What is it about working with us in this position that interests you, and what skills, experience and values can you bring”?
Please note: we review applications frequently, and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
Equal Opportunities
Camphill Milton Keynes & Northants is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants and employees. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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