Care Team Leader

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Stamford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stamford is seeking a dedicated Care Team Leader. In this full-time role, you will lead a team of support workers, ensuring high standards of care for individuals with learning disabilities. You will develop care plans, provide hands-on support, and work closely with families and healthcare professionals. This position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bonus days

Life Insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, especially with learning disabilities.
• Strong management skills to motivate and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team providing person-centered care.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate care quality for improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Care Team Leader

COMPENSATION: £13.15

LOCATION: Cecilian Court, Stamford, PE9 1QP

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours full-time

Overview

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic healthcare team, specializing in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a team of support workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an exciting role for you!

Key responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of support workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure the delivery of person-centred care.
• Developing and implementing care plans, tailored to the individual needs of service users, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Building strong relationships with service users, their families, and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Providing hands-on support and assistance to service users, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, preferably working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Where you will be working

Cecilian Court is a specialist supported living service located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and other conditions that may require daily support. Our service is focused on empowering residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.

The development at Cecilian Court consists of 11 well-appointed self-contained flats, offering residents greater independence and the opportunity to develop essential life skills. The building is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring open-plan layouts, widened doorways for wheelchair access, and lift access throughout.

Benefits

• Become a Team Leader with Glenholme and receive the following benefits and perks:
• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities*
• 28 days holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• Additional day holiday for your birthday
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £250 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us*
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as/when you want.*
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and Enrolment into our Pension scheme*
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and well-being.*
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card*
• *T&Cs apply to all benefits.

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to start a rewarding journey where you become more than just a Team Leader – you become a trusted companion – then we’d love to hear from you. Job Code: GHETO1