Team Leader

Jane Lewis; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,057 - 36,737; Full time

Job summary

Jane Lewis in Hinckley, Leicestershire, seeks an experienced Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day care for residents with a focus on dignity and independence. You will oversee shifts, delegate tasks, and support staff to deliver person-centred care.

You will ensure high standards, administer prescribed medications following care plans, maintain accurate records, and liaise with health professionals. Strong leadership, DBS clearance, and a commitment to equal opportunities are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Experience in Neuro care setting
• Experience in the care sector
• Enhanced DBS required
• Confident in leading a team
• Experience reviewing and writing care support plans and risk assessments
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Assessments and DOLs
• Experience with staff supervisions and appraisals
• Experience liaising with GPs, Social Workers, District nurses, etc.
• Basic IT skills, numeracy and literacy skills
• Nourish or PCS experience is advantageous
• Ability to manage a busy work environment and multi-tasking

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of the shift, delegating and planning activities and responsibilities to staff as appropriate
• Support residents with personal care, respecting privacy and promoting independence
• Promote equality and non-discrimination
• Administer prescribed medication per care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain residents' physical environment and assist with daily home activities
• Ensure effective communication and interaction with staff and residents
• Keep residents safe and uphold human rights

Skills

Team leadership

Care sector experience

Communication skills

DBS Enhanced

Care plan & risk assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments & DOLs

Supervision & appraisals

Liaising with health professionals

IT literacy

Numeracy & literacy

Nourish/PCS familiarity

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an wonderful opportunity for a Team Leader to join our supportive and friendly client in Hinckley, 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:

• Full time - Days
• Annual salary: £33,397.59 (FTE Per Annum Pro rata)

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 relevant work experience.
• Previous experience within a Neuro care setting
• Experience working within the care sector
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
• Confidence leading a team
• Experience in reviewing and writing care support plans and risk assessments
• Sound understanding of Mental Capacity Assessments and DOLs
• Competence in completing staff supervisions and appraisals (desirable but not essential)
• Experience liaising with allied health professionals such as GPs, Social Workers, District nurses etc.
• Basic IT skills, as well as good numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience with Nourish or PCS would be an advantage
• Skills in managing a busy work environment and multi-tasking