Care Team Leader

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association Ltd is seeking a Team Leader to work with the Service Manager, guiding our care team to deliver safe, high-quality care that promotes independent living and dignity. You will lead and support Care Assistants, organise rotas, assist with recruitment and supervise ongoing staff development.

The role focuses on maintaining care plans, risk assessments and quality records, while championing safeguarding and person-centred approaches.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in health and social care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning for high-quality service.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and staff development.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality records.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

Care management software

Job description

People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) guide everything we do. We're looking for a Team Leader to work closely with the Service Manager, leading and supporting our care team to deliver safe, high-quality care that enables people to live independently and with dignity. What you'll do

• Lead, guide and encourage Care Assistants and Relief Care Assistants.
• Organise staff rotas and workforce planning to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, supervision and the ongoing development of staff.
• Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance records.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and person-centred approaches to care.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and service standards.
• Take part in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
  Are you a compassionate and motivated care professional who believes in delivering outstanding, person-centred support?, Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience within health and social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience of coordinating staff, managing rotas, schedules or care provision.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and person-centred care.
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Confident in using digital systems and electronic care management records.
• Flexible and able to work across 5 days out of 7.
• Willingness to participate in the management on-call rota.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle., If you're ready to lead with compassion and help deliver exceptional care, we'd love to hear from you., Level 3 in Health and Social care or above
• Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 - 24 months, Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.