Night Team Leader

Choice Care; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider is seeking a Team Leader to oversee support for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves supervising staff, managing daily activities, and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates should have relevant experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The position offers various benefits including holiday entitlement, employee assistance programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

£500 refer a friend scheme

Christmas bonus vouchers

Annual staff awards with monetary rewards

Life insurance

Paid day off on your birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Wagestream app for financial health

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is required.
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge.
• Ability to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in a residential care environment.
• Supervise a team and manage the service.
• Liaise with managers and other leaders.
• Assist with daily activities and encourage positive dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and lead by example. You will also liaise with the Assistant Team Leader(s) in the service reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge. Not only will you make a huge difference to people's lives, but you'll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the service
• Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
• Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Supervising and sharing mealtimes with those we care for to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting those we care for in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the service
• Using your initiative when supporting those we care for during their activities and with day-to-day tasks.
• All Team Leaders at this service must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification.
• There is also a need to take part in the on call response for the service.
• Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

Choice Care is one of the UK's leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years' experience, we're at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they're like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem. In every Choice Care home there's a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work? This service is provided by Witham Valley Care, our sister company in Lincoln. This six-bed residential property supports young adults with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour and other complex needs. The home was extensively refurbished in 2013 and now provides six en‑suite bedrooms, five on the first floor and one on the ground floor. The ground floor also comprises a breakfast kitchen, dining room, games room and lounge.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro‑rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in‑house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax‑free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Wagestream - a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education