Care Services Team Leader (Casual)

Leicestershire County Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hinckley is seeking a Casual Care Services Team Leader to provide person-centred care for adults with disabilities. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a commitment to high-quality care. The role involves maintaining service quality and a flexible working schedule, including weekends. Training and support will be provided, along with access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and generous leave entitlement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or managerial position in social care.
• Ability to assist with moving and handling using available equipment.
• Sound regulatory knowledge of the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to adults with various disabilities.
• Maintain high-quality services through effective audit systems.
• Support the committed team and promote values of individuality and diversity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team motivation

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Risk management

Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? Our friendly team at The Trees Short Breaks, in Hinckley are looking for a Casual Care Services Team Leader to join our team (0 hours post). The Trees Short breaks is a purpose‑built respite home in Hinckley, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care,

We are looking for people with supervisory or managerial experience who can help us to continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks services. You will help us maintain high quality services through effective audit systems and ensure we deliver outcome‑focussed care and support. You will have the skills to identify risks and have knowledge a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. You will provide direct care and support to people who use our services and have the ability to motivate and support our committed team and promote the right values and celebrate individuality and diversity. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will provide the training and you will have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence;
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
• Ability to travel and work from various locations throughout the County and travel between sites as required;
• Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
• Have a suitable level of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting;
• Have the ability to analyse information to be able to reach defensible decisions (demonstrating the use of risk management tools);
• Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge on the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.

We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.