Team Leader - Adults Social Care

Key Talent Solutions; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Key Talent Solutions in Wolverhampton is seeking a Team Leader to provide day-to-day leadership within an adult social care service. The role involves supporting staff on shift, delivering safe, person-centred care and helping manage care environments with dignity and independence.

You will work closely with the management team, supporting Residential Support Workers and ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and effective handovers.

Formación

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Experience in residential care or supported living.
• Experience supporting adults with care and support needs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead shifts and support staff effectively.
• Calm, resilient and confident decision-making.
• Professional, reliable and flexible approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.
• Working towards, or willing to complete, a Level 5 leadership qualification.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience mentoring or supervising staff.
• Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Leading shifts as the senior member of staff on duty
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding Residential Support Workers
• Ensuring safe staffing practices and effective shift handovers
• Delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity and independence
• Supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, health needs and social inclusion
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and support strategies are followed
• Completing accurate records and contributing to care reviews
• Building positive relationships with families, advocates and healthcare professionals

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Decision-making

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Team Leader to provide day-to-day leadership within an adult social care service.

This role would suit someone ready to step into a leadership position, supporting staff on shift and helping deliver safe, consistent and person-centred care to adults with care and support needs.

You will work closely with the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager, supporting Residential Support Workers, leading by example and helping maintain a calm, positive and high-quality care environment.

The role will involve:

• Leading shifts as the senior member of staff on duty
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding Residential Support Workers
• Ensuring safe staffing practices and effective shift handovers
• Delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity and independence
• Supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, health needs and social inclusion
• Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and support strategies are followed
• Completing accurate records and contributing to care reviews
• Building positive relationships with families, advocates and healthcare professionals

We are looking for someone with:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience in residential care or supported living
• Experience supporting adults with care and support needs
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to lead shifts and support staff effectively
• Calm, resilient and confident decision-making
• Professional, reliable and flexible approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care
• Working towards, or willing to complete, a Level 5 leadership qualification
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs
• Experience mentoring or supervising staff
• Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
• Full UK driving licence

This is a meaningful opportunity to take the next step in adult social care leadership while supporting people to live with dignity, independence and confidence.