Care Team Leader

Consensus Support Services Ltd; Rufford CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to provide exceptional care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll lead a dedicated team while engaging individuals in meaningful activities. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.93 per hour and a commitment to employee growth and support. This position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive difference.

Benefits

Career Ladder opportunities

Training and qualifications support

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, or similar role.
• Ability to support individuals in engaging activities.
• Commitment to training compliance and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care that changes lives.
• Lead the team to communicate appropriately with individuals.
• Support people during leisure activities and community engagement.

Skills

Experience in the social care sector

Ability to communicate effectively

Engagement in learning and development opportunities

Kindness

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Team Leader

Salary: £12.93 per hour

Service: Sternhill Paddock, NG22 9DJ

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

• Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2024. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to amazing trips that make dreams come true.

• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Lead the team to communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities for the team ensuring that training compliance levels are met and maintained.

Your Service

Sternhill Paddock is a modern six bed property located in the scenic village of Eakring in Newark and Sherwood set in a large garden and accompanying two acres of paddock. There is a fantastic, homely feel as soon as you walk in, with large reception rooms, a conservatory and the outside area backs onto local country nature trails. The bus stop is only 0.25 miles away and local transport links are nearby.

Your Values

You will already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that:

• We will always act with kindness.
• Stay committed to the people who rely on us.
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

1. Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
2. The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
3. If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date.
4. Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.