Team Leader

Karrek Community; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded training and quals

Refer a Friend scheme

Career development opportunities

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Karrek Care is a domiciliary agency in West Cornwall seeking a Team Leader Support Worker to empower vulnerable people and lead a team of domiciliary carers. The role focuses on person-centred support, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring individual choices and aspirations are respected.

Applicants should have Level 2 Health and Social Care (essential) and ideally Level 3. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car are required, with opportunities for career development and

Qualifications

• Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification is essential.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification is desirable.
• Experience in Health and Social Care.
• Highly motivated and driven.
• Committed to positively impacting the lives of vulnerable people.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• To support and empower vulnerable people to live the life they have chosen for themselves.
• To provide age appropriate and dignified support aligned with individual choices.
• To provide personal care when required in line with best practices.
• To maintain care skills and undertake training to stay up to date.
• Assist with preparing rotas and mentoring domiciliary support workers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care (essential)

Level 3 Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Karrek Care is seeking someone with drive and passion to join our team as a Team Leader Support Worker in West Cornwall.

This opportunity is perfect for anyone with support work experience, who is looking to grow in their skills and progress to the next step in their career.

Competitive mileage rate (45p per mile)

Opportunities for career development

Company-funded training and qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support and empower vulnerable people to live the life they have chosen for themselves

To provide age appropriate & dignified support consistent with individual choices and aspirations

To provide personal care where required, in accordance with current best practices

To maintain care skills at a current level and undertake training

Assist with preparing rotas

Provide support and mentoring for domiciliary support workers

Job Requirements:

Level 2 Health and Social Care Qualification (essential)

Level 3 Health and Social Care Qualification (desirable)

Experience in Health and Social Care

Highly motivated and driven

Committed to positively impacting the lives of the vulnerable people we support

Good interpersonal skills

A flexible approach to work and a good team worker

Hold a valid UK driving licence and have regular access to a car

Willingness to provide personal care when required

About Karrek Care:

Karrek Care is a domiciliary agency that seeks to deliver genuine person-centred support for older people within St Austell, Redruth and the surrounding areas.