Care Team Leader

Glenholme Healthcare Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a team supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The role includes developing care plans, ensuring compliance with standards, and building relationships with service users and families. Strong leadership skills and previous healthcare experience are essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid comprehensive training

28 days holiday plus additional days

Refer-a-friend scheme

Life Insurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within healthcare.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and relevant legislation.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of support workers.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided.
• Build relationships with service users and stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on support to service users.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Team Motivation

Flexibility

Job description

Overview of the role

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

• 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 and when you want
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&Cs 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: GHCECA