Care Team Leader

CareTech; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Bromwich seeks a Dual Site Care Team Leader to manage a dedicated team across two sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in care, team leadership, and a passion for enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.36 per hour and various benefits, including a £500 referral bonus and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Blue Light Card

Company Standard Benefits

Dedicated learning & development programmes

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression within the company

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK.
• Passionate about providing excellent, person-centred care.
• Caring and compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cohesive team at two sites.
• Manage daily challenges in a care environment.
• Support registered manager as needed.

Skills

Experience in a care environment

Experience in leading a team

Experience with learning disabilities, autism and mental health

Understanding of CQC regulations

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work across all shifts

Job description

CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions.

We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care.

We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job Description

Dual Site: Care Team Leader

Location: West Bromwich & Great Barr

Salary: £13.36

Driver: Essential due to this being a dual site opening.

We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening.

Applicants will need to hold a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Leading a team is very rewarding but also hard and challenging at times. You need to be able to understand that not every day is going to be sunshine and smiles.

Looking for a person to develop and lead a cohesive team at New Street North and on occasion Newton Road.

No two days are the same; you will face and overcome many challenges, but the rewards are priceless. Seeing people gain independence and thrive in their environment is a reward in itself.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a care environment
• Experience in leading a team by example, promoting a positive and respectful work environment
• Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and mental health
• Understanding of CQC regulations and company policies.
• Passionate to motivate the team to provide excellent, person centred quality care.
• Experience in shift management, scheduling and addressing and issues that arise.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Innovative
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team
• Be able to offer the registered manager support
• Caring & Passionate
• Good IT skills with a willingness to learn more
• Flexibility to work across all shifts

Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred
• Innovative

Rewards & Benefits

• £500 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Company Standard Benefits
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression within the company
• CareTech Foundation: Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants

We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centred care.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

CareTech is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.