Deputy Team Leader (Clement Court)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Deputy Team Leader for the Clement Court Extra Care Scheme. The candidate will oversee the management of a care service, supporting older adults with care needs to live independently. A strong understanding of person-centred values, communication, and organisational skills, along with an NVQ level 3 in care, are essential. The role also involves assessing needs and fostering community involvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of person-centred values and put them into practice.
• Have direct experience of providing care.
• Possess communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of a CQC registered care and support service.
• Assess the needs of people we deliver care to.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and community professionals.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of person-centred values

Education

NVQ level 3 in care or similar

Job description

Post Ref: CC502

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you an experienced care professional ready to support leading a team in an exciting new venture? Join us at Clement Court Extra Care Scheme, delivering essential support to residents.

As Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role the effective management of the day to day running of a CQC registered care and support service within Clement Court Extra Care scheme (which Calderdale Council operates in partnership with Together Housing), with a specific focus on housing related support. Your role will also include assessing the needs of people we deliver care to, auditing, and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, community professionals, the people we visit and their families. The scheme is designed to support older adults with care needs to live independently within a safe and nurturing environment.

In the role, among other duties, you will be:

• A key member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team providing support to adults of all ages who live within the extra care setting
• Promoting and maintain individual’s independence, dignity and choice
• Undertaking personalised support to promote individual health and wellbeing within a community setting
• Ensuring the delivery of housing-related and wellbeing support to those living within the scheme
• Supporting tenants to settle into their new home
• Promoting the involvement of the wider community in the scheme
  
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of person-centred values and be able to put these into practice, have direct experience of providing care, communication and organisational skills, and have an NVQ level 3 in case (or similar).

Most importantly, you will have a positive approach - with a passion for supporting people’s independence, dignity, and well-being - that will enhance the experiences of staff and people living at Clement Court.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 6th August 2025

Interview Date: 13th August 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

Post Ref: CC502

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you an experienced care professional ready to support leading a team in an exciting new venture? Join us at Clement Court Extra Care Scheme, delivering essential support to residents.

As Deputy Team Leader, you will play a key role the effective management of the day to day running of a CQC registered care and support service within Clement Court Extra Care scheme (which Calderdale Council operates in partnership with Together Housing), with a specific focus on housing related support. Your role will also include assessing the needs of people we deliver care to, auditing, and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, community professionals, the people we visit and their families. The scheme is designed to support older adults with care needs to live independently within a safe and nurturing environment.

In the role, among other duties, you will be:

• A key member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team providing support to adults of all ages who live within the extra care setting
• Promoting and maintain individual’s independence, dignity and choice
• Undertaking personalised support to promote individual health and wellbeing within a community setting
• Ensuring the delivery of housing-related and wellbeing support to those living within the scheme
• Supporting tenants to settle into their new home
• Promoting the involvement of the wider community in the scheme
  
  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of person-centred values and be able to put these into practice, have direct experience of providing care, communication and organisational skills, and have an NVQ level 3 in case (or similar).

Most importantly, you will have a positive approach - with a passion for supporting people’s independence, dignity, and well-being - that will enhance the experiences of staff and people living at Clement Court.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 6th August 2025

Interview Date: 13th August 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.