Team Leader Care

National Care Group; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking an experienced Team Leader for Atlantic Way Care in Tavistock. The role is 40 hours per week with a starting rate of £13.86 per hour (£28,828.80 annually) and a £500 joining bonus.

You will lead frontline staff and ensure person-centred support across homes, maintaining compliance and quality care. Ideally you have strong communication, a flexible approach, and the ability to motivate a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Flexible approach to working and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
• Lead the staff in promoting residents' well-being, safety and quality of life.
• Monitor delivery of group and individual activities and progress toward client goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexible working

Proactive

Job description

Team Leader

40 Hours Per Week

£13.86 per hour / £28,828.80 annually (Based on 40 hours)

£500 Joining Bonus!

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our team at Atlantic Way, based inTavistock.

If you have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to working and are proactive & dedicated, you could be a great addition to the team!

Atlantic Way Care is spread over seven individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex needs.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UKs 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.

We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

Whats 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 Stream (formerly known as 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 individuals 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 individuals 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 individuals 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 individuals 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

• Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.


• Able to motivate and manage a team.


• Ideally has 6 months experience in a Team Leader Role.


• Driving Licence essential to complete assessments.