Job description
Position: Team Leader (Practice Champion)
Location: Polbathic (Torpoint, Cornwall)
Salary: £24,628.50 pro rata
Contract Hours: 36 hours contract available
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced Senior Carer/Support Worker looking to take the next step and help direct a team or a Team Leader/Practice Champion looking for a new challenge?
As a Team Leader/Practice Champion you will support the Management Team on the ground and play an important part in the care structure by mentoring Support Workers with a sole focus on delivering care that meets the specific needs of the individual. You will be part of a team who have achieved Gold accreditation from Investors in People 2024.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support People with a variety of learning disabilities, autism, mental health and behavioural problems
. Ensuring there is a positive work culture based on PBS practices
· Meeting service user needs & wants
. Promoting quality of sleep (QoS) & quality of life (QoL)
· Coaching staff (modelling & feedback)
· Reviewing staff practices
. On Call responsibilities
QUALITIES
· Patient and Tolerant
· Reliable and Flexible
· Determined and Motivated
· Have excellent communication skills
· Focused on empowering and developing people
· Able to organise and prioritise effectively
. Ability to follow and promote policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL
· 2 years’ experience in a care setting in the UK
. willing to develop own skills in a form of a qualification
. full valid UK driving licence and a car for working purposes/transport
BENEFITS
. New Employee Scheme
. Refer a Friend Scheme
. Cycle to Work Scheme
. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
. Pension scheme
. Increased holiday entitlement with long service
SALARY
£24,628.50 pro rata