Care Team Leader

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

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Carmarthen is seeking a Team Leader to inspire and empower individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves remarkable care to enhance lives, requiring experience in the social care sector and a commitment to values such as kindness. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for personal development alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Training and development support

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care sector such as Mental Health Support Worker or Care Assistant.
• Strong values of kindness and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs.
• Lead the team to communicate and help others express themselves.
• Engage people in activities and community integration.

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: £13.40 - £13.60 per hour

Service: The Grange, SA31 1SN

Shifts: Rotational, 37.5 hours per week

Your Benefits

• 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

The Grange is a calm and relaxed home but with a busy and creative atmosphere. Close to central Carmarthen, people love to visit the local museums, parks, shops and attractions like bowling and restaurants. Everyone is encouraged to keep active, whether that’s swimming, walking or horse riding – as well as keeping mentally fit with music therapy and sensory activities. The team are trained in a wide range of communication from Makaton to pictorial aids to make sure everyone has their voice heard.

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.