Team Leader

nationalcaregroup.com; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend rewards

Stream app

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Affinity Supporting People South Limited, part of National Care Group, is seeking a Team Leader for outreach in Rochdale. You will be the front-line manager, overseeing staff, ensuring person-centred support and compliance with standards while driving client well-being and independence.

You will lead teams, participate in on-call duties, and support staff development, with paid training and opportunities for qualifications in a compassionate, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Promotes person-centred care and teamwork on a daily basis.
• Experience leading a team in care settings is desirable.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff to meet client goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 client goals.
• Ensure liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively.
• Work in accordance with company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
• Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
• Participate in on call duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

People management

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job DescriptionTeam Leader - OutreachSalary:£13.90 per hour (£28,912 per annum)Working Hours:40 hours per weekService:Affinity Supporting People South LimitedWe are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at Affinity Supporting People South Limited - based in Rochdale, Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group. We deliver person-centred care and support, tailored to meet the needs of individuals with a range of diagnoses, including complex physical difficulties, learning difficulties, autism and mental health. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

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, autism 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.

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What’sin it for you?

• 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

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

The Ideal Candidate

• Supporting adults withlearning 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’tmeet every single requirement?AtNational Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive andauthentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where yourpotential outweighs your current skill set, you might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!