Team Leader

National Care Group; Murton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in Murton is seeking a Team Leader to manage staff and promote client well-being. Responsibilities include staff management, ensuring compliance, and delivering effective support. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care and possess strong communication skills. Join an organisation committed to personal development and inclusivity.

Benefits

£300 joining bonus

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial control app

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with a range of support needs.
• Ability to treat others with respect and be kind.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and development.
• Promote client well-being and safety.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of activities.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description: Team Leader

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited - Murton. Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person-centred care across our supported living, outreach, and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a range of support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, and Elderly care.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

What’s in it for you?

• £300 joining bonus
• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender, and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Team Leader Role

As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Leading the staff in promoting each client’s well-being, safety, and quality of life.
• Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of clients against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
• Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation, and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Promote each client’s well-being, safety, and quality of life
• Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems
• Participate in on-call duties

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs, and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly, and honest.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway! At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!