Hours: 37.5
Salary: £23,692.50 to £24,082.50 Annum (Salary based on a 48-hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care)
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments, and that’s why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs.
Overview of the role
The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst ensuring the highest level of care and leading by example. You will also liaise with the seniors in the home, 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 with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
* Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the home
* Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
* Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
* Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
* Assisting residents in their daily activities, whether this be in or away from the home
* Using your initiative when supporting residents 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?*
* Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
* Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Sick pay entitlement
* 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
* Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
* Life insurance
* A paid day off on your birthday
* Blue Light Card eligibility
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. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row!
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, with its own unique personality and the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care.
Where will you work?
Albert Lodge provides residential support for up to six residents with mental health conditions and associated complex needs. High-quality, 24-hour support is provided for individuals moving back into the community following a period in hospital or forensic services. The aim is to support residents in all aspects of their lives, such as personal budgeting or enhancing their daily living skills. The home is in central Southsea, close to all the town’s amenities.
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