Care Team Leader

Caretech; Hanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide healthcare provider is seeking a Care Team Leader to lead a support worker team, providing person-centered care to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' experience in a similar role, be passionate about making a difference, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers various benefits including a recommend a friend bonus and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

£500 recommend a friend bonus

Blue light discount card

Ongoing learning & development programmes

Career development/progression

Free DBS check

CareTech Foundation grants

Qualifications

• 12 months experience leading a support worker team.
• Experience in a mental health & learning disabilities environment.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Passionate about making a difference to someone else's life.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities

Excellent problem-solving skills

Caring and fun nature

Excellent communication skills

Good leadership skills

Education

Health & social care Level 3 Adults

Job description

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and are established, offering adults person‑centered care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person‑centered approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual's needs and evidence using our person‑centered outcome‑measuring tool. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment. The disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Key Qualities and Experience

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging & complex behaviours
• Caring and fun nature
• Enjoy going out and about
• Happy and friendly personality
• Excellent problem‑solving skills

Care Team Leader Essential Skills & Experience

• 12 months experience leading a support worker team
• Experience in mental health & learning disabilities environment
• Health & social care Level 3 Adults
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Passionate about making a difference to someone else's life
• Excellent written skills
• Good leadership skill

Company Vision

CareTech is a person‑centered care company that provides quality care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions.

Core Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person‑Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 recommend a friend bonus
• Blue light discount card
• Industry standard benefits
• Ongoing learning & development programmes
• Career development/progression
• Free DBS check
• Free employee assistance programme
• CareTech Foundation: opportunity to apply for family and friend grants