Team Leader

Caretech; Hanley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Free DBS check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual employee awards evening

Employee recognition schemes

Career progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grants

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Team Leader for Hanley DCA, a supported living service for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder.

You will oversee day-to-day care delivery, supervise staff, and ensure safeguarding while promoting independence and wellbeing for tenants. The role requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Health & Social qualification.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the scheme and support staff as a role model.
• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual plans.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing for tenants.
• Coordinate activities and community access; maintain records.
• Supervise staff, attend reviews, and ensure safeguarding of tenants.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication skills

IT literacy

Reliability

Education

Health & Social qualification (willing to work towards)

Job description

Permanent | Full time Contract | 37.5 hours per week

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘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.

About the Service – Hanley DCA

Hanley DCA is a supported living service which provides care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music.,

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including:

• Arts and crafts
• Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

We are looking for a Team Leader to work within our growing Supported living team. The Team Leader will oversee the day to day of the scheme –act as a role model to staff so that they are encouraged to understand the people you we are supporting; and take pride in providing the practical and emotional care that enables the supported individual to lead a good quality of life in line with what they choose and can achieve. You will also be expected to support the Registered Manager and Service Manager in their absence.

You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
• To supervise the day to day delivery of care, to ensure the identified needs of the people we support are met
• To be responsible for the care, welfare and safety of the our tenants
• To oversee the safeguarding of the people we support and make referrals where appropriate
• To oversee the professional development and personal well-being of our staff team
• Coordinate the service and participate in reviews, assessment and reassessment of needs, and develop person centred support plans to ensure they are up to date and in line with individual’s needs
• To participate when required in the recruitment of staff within an equal opportunities framework
• Undertake regular supervisions with staff
• Act as a skills coach for staff and chair regular team meetings
• To attend training and development sessions
• To ensure that the requirements of legislation, care standards and the company policies and procedures are followed
• Complete weekly KPI’s, oversee the service development plan, and plan and oversee training
• Attend reviews with social care and feedback.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Health & Social qualification
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

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