Team Leader

VOYAGE CARE; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in Caversham is looking for a passionate Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations and support residents in gaining independence. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Team Leader or Support Worker and a commitment to helping individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. This position offers excellent training, career progression opportunities, and benefits including enhanced pay rates and a 24/7 doctor line.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream

Discounts with Blue Light Card

24/7/365 doctor line

Cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader or as a Support Worker.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Challenging Behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day supervision and management of the service.
• Allocate shifts and book training.
• Induct new colleagues and conduct supervisions.
• Develop and update care plans.
• Order medication.
• Support residents with finances and daily living tasks.
• Empower residents to pursue independence.
• Conduct 2 sleep-ins per week.

Skills

Experience as a Team Leader

Experience working with residents with Autism

Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to achieve

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Team Leaders with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a Team Leader to join us in our lovely three bed service in Caversham. The service supports three long-term residents who have shared their home for over 30 years and have formed a close-knit, family-like bond. They are supported by a dedicated and longstanding team that promotes their independence and encourages them to engage in everyday activities. The residents are capable and active individuals who attend college and participate in volunteer work, meaning they are often out and about in the community.

As a Team Leader with us you’ll help people gain more independence in their daily lives, while assisting the Manager with day-to-day supervision and management of the service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day supervision and management of the service in the absence of the manager
• Allocate shifts and book in training
• Induct new colleagues, conduct supervisions and appraisals
• Develop and update care plans
• Order medication
• Support residents to manage their finances and daily living tasks
• Ensure the people we support are empowered to pursue independence and goals
• 2 sleep-ins required per week

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a Team Leader or as a Support Worker (candidates at either level are welcome)
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards one
• Experience working with residents who have Autism, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour

Values and Development

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we will provide the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career. We offer excellent training starting at induction with opportunities for promotion and progression, as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Admissions and DBS

Don’t hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we’re supporting. All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream - draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card - discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards