Team Leader

Choice Care; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK residential care provider is seeking a Team Leader to support and guide social care workers. In this role, you will supervise a team, interact with management, and assist residents with activities. Applicants should have experience in the care sector and demonstrate key personal attributes such as patience and communication skills. This position offers flexible scheduling and various employee benefits including training opportunities and holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker qualifications

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend reward

Christmas vouchers

Life insurance

Paid day off on birthday

Monthly prize draw

Access to financial health app

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector essential.
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in a residential care environment.
• Supervise a team and assist with management.
• Liaise with managers and complete tasks accurately.
• Assist residents with daily activities.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hours: 37.5
Salary: £12.85 per hour
The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments, and that's why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you; get in touch to see if we can help.

Overview of the role

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst ensuring the highest level of care and leading by example. You will liaise with seniors in the home, reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and a willingness to learn and expand your knowledge. You will make a positive difference in people's lives and enjoy activities such as days out, trips, and more, all aimed at ensuring residents are safe, happy, and fulfilled.

Key duties

1. Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
2. Supervising a team and assisting with the management of the home
3. Liaising with managers and shift leaders
4. Completing tasks professionally, timely, and accurately
5. Supervising mealtimes to promote positive attitudes towards food
6. Assisting residents with daily activities inside and outside the home
7. Using initiative to support residents during activities and daily tasks

Personal attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player, and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

What are the benefits?

• Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for staff
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Refer a friend scheme - £500 reward for recruiting a friend
• Choiceversary vouchers: £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years, £150 after 15 years
• Christmas vouchers
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards with cash prizes
• In-house training including management development programs
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Monthly prize draw for frontline staff with £500 prizes
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs and access free feminine hygiene products during shifts
• Wagestream financial health app

Who are we?

Choice Care is a leading UK residential care provider for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions, with over 30 years of experience and high CQC ratings. We are proud to be a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer. Our homes foster a family-like environment, emphasizing living life to the fullest through daily activities, social events, outings, and holidays.

Where will you work?

Albert Lodge supports up to six residents with mental health conditions and complex needs, providing high-quality 24-hour support. Located in Southsea, it offers easy access to amenities, the seafront, and public transport.