Team Leader - Adult Residential

Swantoncare; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sunderland is seeking a Care Team Leader to support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves providing emotional support, promoting well-being, and facilitating community engagement. Candidates should be compassionate, adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills. Opportunities for career development and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition for going the extra mile

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower individuals.
• Promote health and well-being in an inclusive manner.
• Facilitate social, educational, or work activities.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Care Team Leader who cares about making every moment matter for the people we support. Due to growth, we have several positions focused on supporting people to live in and be part of the local community. Our residential service helps people to engage in community activities and enjoy their time at home.

We do not offer sponsorship.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to supporting people with dignity? You should be adaptable, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work as part of our team. Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

At Swanton, we value our core principles: Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy. These underpin our ethos and the pride we take in our services.

The Role

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower individuals to achieve their goals, respecting their individuality, and enabling them to make choices aligned with their support plans.
• Promote health, well-being, and respect cultural, emotional, and spiritual beliefs in an inclusive manner.
• Facilitate social, educational, or work activities, including family visits, walks, shopping, and recreational outings.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including shopping, domestic chores, and personal care.
• Complete necessary records and documentation as part of your duties.

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme: Earn £400 for each successful referral *
• Recognition for going the extra mile: Vouchers and surprises for excellent work and positive inspection feedback
• Long service awards: Celebrating your commitment
• Employee benefits app: Discounts, information on learning & development
• Cycle to work scheme: Save money and stay fit
• Pension: Auto-enrollment into our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life cover: Death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, with opportunities for career development
• Swanton Educates: Our training center for further development
• Trained mental health first aiders: Support when needed
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24/7 counseling and support
• Employee Voice: Regular events for your feedback

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

All Saints Vicarage, located in Hetton Le Hole, supports seven young adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Complex Needs. The setting is peaceful and attractive, supporting individuals with personalized activity programs including walks, football, swimming, discos, bike riding, and cinema trips.