Care Team Leader

Sense; Margate; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader to support individuals with complex disabilities in Margate. This role involves empowering individuals to live independently and ensuring customized, high-quality care services. Successful candidates will benefit from excellent training, an inclusive work environment, and diverse opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Every other weekend off

Enhanced pay for any overtime completed

24 days of annual leave

Free DBS check if role requires

Cashback and discounts on high street brands

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in mentoring and inducting staff desirable.
• Previous experience as a support worker or team leader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals and groups within the community.
• Provide customized services for those with disabilities.
• Empower individuals to live an independent life.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualification in health and social care

Tools

British Sign Language (BSL) qualification

Makaton qualification

Job description

Looking for a new challenge?

Work with Sense and make a real difference to the lives of people we support and their families.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our CQC outstanding service in Margate, as we look for our next Team Leader! This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, Sense are offering £26,988 per annum.

Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable and compassionate and want to make a difference in someone’s day making it that extra bit special?

Our service is home to 4 very characterful individuals with very different personalities. We believe first and foremost that this is their home we just happen to work in it, and it should feel homely and comfortable. We are looking for someone with a can do attitude and a great problem solver able to coach members of the team.

The person centered care at our service has helped the creative development of our garden area, helped the people we support become part of the local society and meant they have maintained strong links with their family members. One of our people was even able to fulfil their desire of climbing the O2!

One member of staff said "I feel so privileged to have this job and would love other people to have the same chance as me. I wouldn’t have applied for this job through an advert as I considered myself inexperienced and underqualified however I’m so pleased I took the plunge. I work with an amazingly supportive team and support amazing people. job satisfaction 100%.”

You are required to hold a full manual UK driving license and be willing to drive Sense vehicles to provide transport for individuals at the service.

We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:

• Positive, with a can-do attitude.
• Enthusiastic to participate in a wide range activities.
• Caring and empathetic.
• Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role in Margate might include:

• Supporting individuals / groups / teams within the home, center and community.
• Providing a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Full job specification is attached below.

For this role in Margate you will require:

• A full UK license and must be willing/able to drive our vehicles.
• Experience of using British Sign Lanuage (BSL) or having a BSL or Makaton qualification is desirable.
• You will need to be a good role model.
• Experience of mentoring and inducting staff, supporting staff through supervisions and creating development plans is desirable.
• Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Team Leader.
• An NVQ or equivalent qualification in health and social care and the care certificate, or be willing to work towards these.

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• Every other weekend off
• Partnered up with an experienced ‘buddy’ throughout your probation period
• Enhanced pay for any overtime completed
• A happy and supportive work environment.
• 24 days of annual leave.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [e-mail]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/ #HIGH