The Role: Adult Carers Team Leader, Caregivers Connected Gateshead
Salary: Band 2a
Starting salary £23,917 rising to £26,169 following successful probation (pro rata) with a possible progression to £27,856 (pro rata)
Hours: 35 hrs. per week
Base: Aidan House 401 Sunderland Road Gateshead NE8 3HU
Accountable to: Service manager
Reference: AC/CCG/TL
Join us at the Carers Federation and make a lasting impact on the lives of unpaid Carers across Gateshead.
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join Carers Federation and be part of the exciting new Caregivers Connected service in Gateshead with specific responsibility for the Adult and Parent Carers offer and working closely with the young Carers Team Leader and the Team Leader for core services.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting Carers and Communities to identify Carers and enable access to Carer support services.
As a key member of the team, you will work alongside the existing Service Manager and have responsibility for the day-to-day line management and organisation of Well Being Co-ordinators to ensure all aspects of the service are delivering to the highest of standards.
Job Role:
Working closely with the Service Manager you will focus on supporting your team in their day-to-day roles, ensuring efficiency in the delivery of all aspects of the service, ensuring all people, processes and systems are working together to ensure operational efficiency and quality in the delivery of support to carers particularly through the carers assessment process.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience in a Team Leader role with the ability to clearly set direction and manage teams spread across a large geographic area.
2. Ability to build strong relationships and team ethos.
3. Experience of performance management.
4. Good interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
5. Good problem-solving skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.
6. Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.
7. Excellent team player able to create a confident culture and working environment that empowers others.
8. Previous experience in the Health and Social Care environment.
9. Understanding of the carers assessment processes.
10. Able to respond to and be resilient to change.
11. Ability to work with and use several IT systems.
12. Office based with the opportunity to home work on an agreed basis following probation.
If your experience and interest align with our requirements, join us and help make a difference in the lives of Carers.
We welcome diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We also welcome an informal discussion about the roles – please contact either: p.thorp@carersfederation.co.uk or philipk@carersfederation.co.uk
This post is subject to medical, reference and enhanced DBS checks.
“Striving to promote equality and diversity throughout our service.”
Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Date of interviews: as applications are received
Please apply online at www.carersfederation.co.uk and complete the application form.
If you require any assistance please e-mail recruitment@carersfederation.co.uk
Please quote the reference when applying for this role.
Carers Federation operates a smoke-free site policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises.
Carers Federation Limited is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee.
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