Team Leader

Caretech; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend Bonus

28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards Evening

Recognition Schemes

Career Progression

Family/Friend Grants

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader for our Supported Living Service in Aldershot. The role involves leading a team to provide person-centred care, with rotational day/night shifts and weekend work.

The post offers opportunities to supervise, train staff, and drive quality outcomes within a multi-disciplinary setting. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, experience in care, and the ability to motivate staff while handling complex needs in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver a professional, flexible service meeting described standards.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service tailored to individual needs of service users.
• Ensure staff are equipped with necessary skills through training, experience and supervision.
• Undertake clinical supervision to develop competence and practice.
• Support day-to-day operations while monitoring quality and outcomes.
• Act as deputy/stand-in for the manager when required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Caregiving

Organisation

Job description

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Rotational shifts of days and nights. Weekends included.

Rate: £14.72 per hour

'Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering

Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on

empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are excited to be recruiting a Team Leader for our Supported Living Service in Aldershot, designed with the highest standards in mind to provide exceptional care and support for individuals living with mental health problems.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills along with the ability to provide direct, individual care and support as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will act as a key member of the team, supporting each individual in achievement of their planned outcomes.

You will have the confidence to successfully lead others and demonstrate a positive and motivating attitude at all times, have the ability to deal with difficult/crisis situations with a high level of professionalism and in return you will be valued and encouraged to develop your skills further through our commitment to training and support.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

The Role:

• The Team leader will have the responsibility of working with the manager in offering a professional, flexible service to meet the above statement in a way where quality can be measured by both the individual receiving the service and those purchasing it on their behalf.
• To ensure the delivery of a quality service designed to meet the individual needs of all service users.
• Ensure that staff are equipped with the necessary skills, through training, experience and supervision.
• To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• Participate in the delivery of the service which takes into account all of the day to day operational requirements, and also quality measurements and monitoring.
• Deputise for the manager, and be the responsible manager in their absence carrying out all the duties that this position entails.
• To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants.
• To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements:

• Experience in a care setting
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience working with adults with mental health needs

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader