Care Team Leader - Tova

Norwood Ravenswood; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the UK seeks a Team Leader for its Tova residential care home. The role involves overseeing high-quality support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, experience in care planning, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Fully Paid Induction

Workplace Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Test & Eyewear Allowance

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in care of adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to swim and support others in hydrotherapy.
• Full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of care and support in the home.
• Lead and supervise support workers for person-centred care.
• Assist Home Manager with finances, rosters, and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Person-centred Planning

Risk Assessment

Hydrotherapy Support

Knowledge of Legislation

Education

QCF Level 3 or NVQ 3

Job description

Team Leader Role – Residential Care Home

£28,155.60 per annum (£15 per hour)

36 hours per week, to include weekends

We are looking for a Team Leader in our Tova residential home, to join our friendly team within Ravenswood Village. Tova is a residential service supporting people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

The purpose of this role is to oversee the delivery of care and support within the home to ensure high-quality service. Your main responsibilities will include leading and supervising support workers to ensure person-centred care, providing accessible information for residents to make informed decisions, recruiting and training staff, and assisting the Home Manager with finances, rosters, reporting, maintenance, and health and safety.

The ideal candidate must be a great communicator, work well within a team, and possess strong leadership and time management skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive, and energetic team within an ambitious charity. We pride ourselves on our supportive and fun culture.

About Norwood:

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK supporting neurodiverse children, their families, and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. We have received Royal Patronage since 1815.

Norwood collaborates with local authorities to provide residential and supported living accommodations, short breaks, and family support groups.

About Tova:

Tova is a ground-floor home supporting seven individuals aged from early twenties to late sixties, all with severe learning disabilities, epilepsy, and physical support needs. Many do not communicate verbally but use alternative methods such as objects of reference, facial expressions, and Makaton.

The residents require high levels of support in personal care, mobility, meals, and activities, which include swimming, arts and crafts, baking, sensory sessions, music, bingo, theatre visits, bowling, gardening, and holidays.

What Norwood offers:

• Fully Paid Induction
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE)
• NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £300 Referral Bonus
• Free Eye Test & Eyewear Allowance
• Blue Light Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Typical shift times: 07:00/08:00/09:00 – 19:00/20:00/21:00

Essential Skills:

• Experience in Care and Support of Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Experience in person-centred planning and risk assessment
• Ability and willingness to swim and support others in hydrotherapy pool
• QCF Level 3 or NVQ 3 or willingness to work towards relevant qualification
• Knowledge of current legislation
• Excellent leadership skills and experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence

If interested, please apply. Our Recruitment Team will contact you.

Note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive many applications.

Due to high application volume, feedback is only provided to shortlisted candidates following interviews.

We celebrate everyone's abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development with us.

We are a compassionate community, driven by empowerment and respect. If you are positive, resilient, and a force for good, we want to hear from you!

We aim for excellence and making a real difference in people's lives. Our team is our greatest asset.

We provide tailored training and career development at all levels.