Team Leader

Meridian Health; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

DBS disclosure

Flexible hours

Training & support

Job summary

Meridian Health invites applications for a Full Time Team Leader role based in Salford. The position is 37.5 hours per week, office and field based, with ongoing training and support. You will lead a team of care workers to deliver person-centred care and monitor service delivery to high standards.

Applicants should have care experience, hold a valid driving license, and be flexible. Meridian Health offers competitive pay, company uniform, DBS disclosure, and opportunities to work across areas

Qualifications

• Experience in a care role is desirable.
• Driver's license and access to own vehicle is essential.
• Candidate should be sociable, flexible and committed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments for new service users to ensure person-centred care.
• Report to the care manager any relevant issues concerning care.
• Monitor day-to-day standards of a team of care workers, including specialist teams.
• Maintain records in written or computerised format per procedures and care policies.
• Deputise in the absence of the care coordinator and care manager.
• Provide cover in other areas as required.
• Participate in a back-up on-call rota to deliver care in emergencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Driver's license

Flexible / sociable

Record keeping

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Full Time Team Leader 37.5 hours per week to join our dynamic team in Salford. This position is based in the office and in the field.

In return, we offer highly competitive pay rates, company uniform, paid DBS disclosure, flexible hours, full training and on-going support.

As a team leader you will be responsible for:

• To undertake initial assessments for new service users, to ensure they receive person centered care.


• To promptly report to the care manager any relevant issues concerning the care of service users.


• To undertake the day to day monitoring of work standards of a team of care workers, including specialist teams where appropriate.


• To assist with maintenance of records, in written or computerised format, as specified within procedures or as requested by care coordinators. Specifically to ensure that documentation in the homes of service users complies with Meridian Health and Social Care policies and procedures and in adherence to care standards.


• Deputise in the absence of the care coordinator and care manager.


• To provide cover in other areas as and when required.


• Take part in an back up on call rota, helping to deliver care in emergency situations.

We are looking for an individual who is sociable, flexible and committed. Who has previous experience in a care role. Holding a drivers license and having access to your own vehicle is essential.