Care Team Leader

National Care Group Limited; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream for finances

Paid training and qualifications

Job summary

National Care Group Limited in Kings Lynn is recruiting a Team Leader to drive person-centred support across our homes. You will be the front-line manager, developing staff and ensuring quality of life for the people we support.

The role requires at least 6 months in a Team Leader position, a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care (or working towards), and a driver’s license to travel between services. You will work 40 hours per week with paid training and opportunities to gain

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in adult social care settings.
• Proven ability to develop staff and improve quality of life for individuals.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff management and development across homes.
• Lead delivery of group/individual activities aligned to individual goals.
• Coordinate liaison with external parties to ensure effective communication.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and national standards.
• Participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Salary: £29,556.80 (based on 40 hours per week) £14.21 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Endurance Care Limited - Kings Lynn

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.

You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.

The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.

The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.

Access to an app called Stream enabling greater control over your finances.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back-office duties are completed within compliance.

A Team Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence. Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed individuals goals and the progress of individuals against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on call duties

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be kind, friendly and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Team Leader Role
• Driving Licence preferred as will be travelling across services.

At National Care Group, is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!