Team Leader

Active Care Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hinckley seeks a Team Leader to manage shifts and support staff in delivering person-centered care for residents. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring the dignity and safety of individuals, and effectively communicating with both staff and residents. Ideal candidates will have a QCF/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant experience, alongside a commitment to equality and professional development. This position offers various benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Nest Personal Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in providing person-centered care.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Experience working in the care sector, especially mental health, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shift and delegate tasks to staff.
• Assist with personal care needs of residents.
• Administer prescribed medication following protocols.
• Ensure the safety and dignity of residents.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Commitment to equal opportunities

Ability to promote independence

Education

QCF / NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Come and join the UK's largest provider ofcomplex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people -no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an wonderful opportunity for a Team Leader to join our supportive and friendly team atKingly House in Hinkley, Leicestershire, our highly trained teams support up to 17 residents to develop skills and gain independence in a way that suits them. We provide personalised care to our residents, where they can work towards achievable, set goals. We work with acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation and enablement, supporting everyone to develop skills and gain independence in a way that suits them.

What you'll be working :

You will be working a total of 40 hours per week, on a rota basis working every other weekend.

• Full time - Days

What you'll be doing :

• Manage the running of the shift, delegating and planning activities and responsibilities to staff as appropriate and dealing with any issues and problems as they arise
• Share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the privacy and dignity of the individual and promotes independence
• Have a commitment to equal opportunities and to promote the equality of all without reference to (among others) gender, race ethnicity, religion, sexuality, marital status, age and disability
• Administers prescribed medication in accordance with the relevant procedures, individual care plans and risk assessments pertaining to the same
• Help in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day to day activities of the home
• Competent in effective communication skills incorporating technical knowledge and interaction with others
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

What you'll have :

• QCF / NVQ level 3 or above in Health and Social Care or Willing to work towards or having relevantwork experience .
• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
• Willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to :

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group