Care Team Leader

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Ixworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and benefits

Awards and recognition

Free DBS checks

Health plan

Blue Light Card access

Orwell Academy training

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association Ltd. seeks a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in guiding the care team to deliver safe, person-centred support. You will lead Care Assistants, plan rotas, support recruitment and maintain care plans and records.

You will champion safeguarding, meet CQC standards, and participate in the on-call rota. A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required, with supervisory qualifications highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in health & social care, home care, supported living or extra care services.
• Experience coordinating staff, managing rotas or care provision.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Eligible to work in the UK; enhanced DBS check required.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Safeguarding

Communication

On-call

Driving licence

Digital systems

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Supervisory qualification

Tools

Care management software

Job description

People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective (PACE) values, Orwell is looking for a Team Leader to support the Service Manager in leading our care team. Together, you will help provide safe, effective care that empowers 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 enthusiastic care professional committed to delivering high-quality, 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 to complete assessments.
• Why join Orwell? You'll be part of a supportive organisation that values your development, encourages new ideas and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives every day. 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.