Team Leader

National Care Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in South Yorkshire is seeking a Team Leader to manage staff and promote the well-being of clients with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care and hold a full UK Driving Licence. This position offers opportunities for personal development and recognized qualifications, within a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Access to financial control app

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support staff development.
• Promote clients' well-being, safety, and quality of life.
• Coordinate communication with external parties.
• Complete internal quality compliance systems.

Skills

Supporting adults with learning disabilities

Team management

Communication

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Team Leader

Salary: £13 per hour (£27,040 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: National Neurological Services

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team at National Neurological Services, Rosglen - based in Barnsley Rosglen Neurological Centre is a 6 bedded residential service providing accommodation and 24-hour support. We are a specialist neurological service that provides residential support for adults following a brain injury or with a neurological condition. Our progression model offers transitional, long-term residential support in a well-equipped setting. We encourage our individuals to access the community, local facilities and to join in with meaningful activities which are of an interest to keep them motivated and stimulated. Our bedrooms are fully furnished with a kitchenette area and ensuite wet room. Everybody also has access to the modern communal living area which is equipped with Netflix, a range of board games, books and activities. The kitchen and dining area leads onto our enclosed garden area which is secure and accessible for all.

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?

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 Wagestream, 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. A Team Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence.

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!