Care team leader

Sense; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension matched 5%

Cycle to work

Travel season ticket loans

Discounts on high street

10% Sense shop discount

Free DBS check

Job summary

Sense Cymru in Caerphilly is seeking a Care Team Leader to supervise and develop a team of support workers for adults with disabilities. The role covers supervision sessions, rota management, recruitment support and day-to-day service operation, working 37.5 hours per week.

Fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave; requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, record-keeping and contributing to person-centred plans and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities or sensory impairment.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience in a similar setting.
• Experience conducting supervisions and supporting rota management is beneficial.
• Positive, person-centred approach and genuine commitment to empowering the people we support.
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle - essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a team of support workers, including regular supervision sessions and appraisals.
• Coaching and guiding staff to maintain high standards of support.
• Supporting rota management and day-to-day running of the service with the Manager.
• Supporting recruitment and induction of new team members.
• Supporting the people we support to take part in meaningful activities and access their communities.
• Contributing to person-centred plans and guidelines with families and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Coaching

Person-centred approach

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

Fancy stepping up in care? Are you caring, reliable and ready to lead?

TouchBase Wales is Sense Cymru's community support base in Caerphilly, supporting adults with multi-sensory or single sensory impairment and additional needs. Our support is designed around the choices and wellbeing of each individual, with meaningful activities that promote life skills, communication, creative expression and independence. We're looking for a Care Team Leader to join the team on a fixed term basis for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Saturday, at £27,982.50 per annum (£14.35 per hour). Shifts are a mixture of 8:30am to 4pm and one day 7am to 5pm.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising a team of support workers, including carrying out regular supervision sessions and appraisals
• Coaching and guiding staff to maintain the highest standards of support
• Supporting rota management and the day-to-day running of the service alongside the Manager
• Supporting the recruitment and induction of new team members
• Supporting the people we support to take part in meaningful activities and access their communities
• Contributing to person-centred plans and guidelines, working alongside families and other professionals
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are upheld

Who we’re looking for

• Experience of working with adults with complex disabilities or sensory impairment
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role in a similar setting
• Experience of conducting supervisions and supporting with rota management is beneficial
• A positive, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering the people we support
• A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle - essential for this role
• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.

About Sense

Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.

We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a disability confident leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/