Team Leader JCR

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is looking for an organised and self-motivated Team Leader to manage a team of Support Workers. This role involves overseeing client reviews, providing advice, and leading service development in areas like medication and equality. Experience in care is not required, but strong communication skills are essential. The position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Extensive in-house training programme

Qualifications

• Organised and self-motivated.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.
• Experience in care is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage a team of Support Workers.
• Oversee client review visits.
• Lead and develop key areas of the service.

Skills

Communication with clients and professionals

Accurate record-keeping

Experience in fast-paced environments

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? If you are organised, self-motivated, and interested in developing and supporting others, this could be the role for you! We're offering a very rewarding role in which you will be challenged and your leadership skills developed. We are a caring and supportive team, and we pride ourselves on our extensive, in-house training programme. We support individuals to regain their independence following an accident or a period of illness, and we help them to remain in their own home. As a Team Leader you will support and manage a team of Support Workers, being the first point of contact for Support Workers for advice, including at evenings and weekends. You'll oversee client review visits and will lead and develop key areas of the service, for example medication and Equality & Diversity. Please note you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

We are looking to invest in talented individuals who want to connect with people. Experience in care is not essential. We are looking for candidates who:

• have experience in communicating with clients and professionals
• can accurately record information
• have experience of working in a fast-paced environment