Team Leader

Caretech Group; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 37,195,000 - 42,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend referral bonus

Holiday entitlement

DBS check

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

EAP

Awards evening

Recognition schemes

Career progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Team Leader for our Supported Living Service in Aldershot, Hampshire. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support for individuals living with mental health needs, ensuring outcomes are met and records are kept accurately.

In this role you will supervise staff, provide clinical supervision, and deputise for the manager when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota
• 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 provide a professional, flexible service meeting the stated aims.
• Ensure the delivery of a quality service designed to meet individual needs.
• Equip staff with necessary skills through training, experience and supervision.
• Undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice.
• Participate in day-to-day operations, quality monitoring and service delivery.
• Deputise for the manager and be the responsible manager in their absence.
• Liaise effectively with carers and relatives to provide an integrated service.
• Maintain accurate, legible records of care based on care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Care setting experience

Job description

Team Leader
Location: Aldershot, Hampshire
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
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
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

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.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7-10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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