Team Leader

National Care Group; Brompton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Brompton is seeking a Team Leader to oversee staff management and promote person-centred support for clients. You will ensure the well-being and safety of individuals with learning disabilities while fostering a respectful and inclusive culture. Required qualifications include a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care, with at least 6 months of experience in a Team Leader role. This position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Inclusive culture

Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Team Leader role.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and development.
• Leading staff to promote client well-being and safety.
• Monitoring and assisting delivery of client activities.
• Coordinating communication with external parties.

Skills

Respect for others

Listening skills

Kindness

Team management

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Benefits

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person‑centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual's potential and independence. A Shift Lead is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each client’s well‑being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of clients against agreed outcome and well‑being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each client’s well‑being, safety and quality of life.
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems.
• Participate in on‑call duties.

Qualities and Key Skills

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.

Qualifications

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Team Leader role.

About Endurance Care Kent

Endurance Care Kent is part of National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person‑centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations. National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.