Care Team Leader

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay

On-call rota enhancements

Job summary

Seckford Care in Woodbridge is seeking a Team Leader to join our Leadership Team, overseeing staff and ensuring high standards of care for residents. You will support colleagues and take overall responsibility in the absence of senior managers.

You should have or be working towards an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care, with demonstrable experience caring for older people in similar settings. Availability for an on-call rota, with enhanced rates, is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent
• Experience caring for and supporting older people
• Flexibility to participate in on-call rota

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support staff within the leadership team
• Assume responsibility for services in the absence of senior managers
• Ensure high quality care for residents

Skills

Team leadership

Care experience

On-call readiness

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care

Job description

• Seckford Care
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: £14.75 per hour, plus enhanced rates for weekend and additional on call rota rate
• Hours: 37 hours per week, weekend availability is essential
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0006

Seckford Care are looking to appoint a Team Leader to join our highly skilled staff team, who are committed to making the lives of older people as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

We place the utmost value on the amazing job our team members do and pay above market rates for the support they provide, together with a number of other benefits.

Your role

As a committed and adaptable Team Leader that joins our Leadership Team, you will oversee and support staff and assume overall responsibility for services in the absence of senior managers.

You will preferably have or work towards an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care, together with demonstrable experience of caring for and supporting older people in a similar environment, with a sound understanding of the values of Care.

Availability to be on-call rota, which is shared between the Leadership team and paid at an additional rate.

About us

Seckford Care is an award winning, CQC Outstanding care facility based in our beautiful grade 2* listed building in the heart of Woodbridge.

We provide 30 Extra Care apartments for those who wish to live independently, safe in the knowledge that carers are on hand 24 hours a day. We provide 26 residential care rooms in Jubilee House for those who would like their own comfortable room, all their meals, laundry and cleaning provided.

Our dedicated Activities team facilitates a wide range of activities for all residents at Seckford Care.

For more information

Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf).