Hours: 37.5
Salary: £25,155 to £25,155 Annum
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you.
Overview of the role
The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, ensuring the highest level of care and leading by example. You will also liaise with the Assistant Team Leader(s) in the service, reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and a willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge.
Key duties
* Taking the lead in supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment.
* Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the service.
* Liaising with managers and other shift leaders.
* Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
* Supervising and sharing mealtimes with those we care for to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining.
* Assisting those we care for in their daily activities, whether in or away from the service.
* Using your initiative when supporting those we care for during their activities and with day-to-day tasks.
Personal attributes
Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player, and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.
What are the benefits?*
* Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro-rated for hours that differ from the FTE).
* Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff.
* Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care.
* Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, and £150 after 15 years.
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members.
* Life insurance.
* Annual staff awards.
* Complex in-house training.
* A paid day off on your birthday.
* Free monthly prize draw.
* Blue Light Card eligibility.
* Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift.
* Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education.
*minimum service periods applicable to some benefits
Who are we?
Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.
Our homes are more than just a place to live; they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close-knit community, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care.
Where will you work?
This is one of three residential homes provided by Quality Care, our sister company in the East Midlands. Adams House provides residential 24-hour care for 24 adults with a learning disability and/or autism, located in Sutton in Ashfield, close to local amenities and good transport links.
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