Care Team Leader

Consensus; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider is seeking a Team Leader to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will lead a team to provide exceptional support and empower them to engage in meaningful activities. The role is based in Strawberry Fields, offering 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £13.41 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in the social care sector and possess strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Career Ladder for progression

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance

Wagestream access

Discounts from over 150 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant is required.
• Values of kindness, commitment, and creativity are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.
• Engage with and empower individuals to enjoy meaningful activities.
• Lead the team to communicate effectively and support individuals' needs.

Skills

Experience in social care sector

Effective communication skills

Empathy

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Consensus is not just a care provider - we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role

Team Leader

Salary

£13.41 - £13

Service

Strawberry Fields, BN17 7PD

Shifts

Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

• Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too - from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true.
• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities - empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Lead the team to communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities for the team ensuring that training compliance levels are met and maintained.

Your Service

Strawberry Fields is a bustling and lively home surrounded by peaceful, quiet woodlands. The people living here love spending time in the outdoors and keeping an eye on the local wildlife. Everyone has an active, healthy lifestyle; with regular countryside walks and swimming trips as well as keeping their wellbeing and mindfulness with music, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. When people aren’t enjoying the relaxing countryside, they love getting into town to visit the cinema, beach or amusement parks for a fun day out with their family and friends.

Your Values

You Will Already Have Experience In The Social Care Sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant Or Care Assistant) But Your Values Are Most Important To Us. Values Influence Every Interaction Between Our Colleagues And The People We Support. They Are a Promise That

• We will always act with kindness.
• Stay committed to the people who rely on us.
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

• Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
• The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
• If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date.
• Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.