Team Leader - Maternity Cover

Choice Care; High Peak; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend

Choiceversary

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Staff awards

Management development programme

Birthday day off

Prize draw

Blue Light Card

HRT cost support

Financial wellbeing app

Job summary

Choice Care seeks a Team Leader to guide a team of social care workers in a residential setting. You will ensure high-quality care, lead by example and liaise with Assistant Team Leaders to report concerns.

You must have care sector experience, be willing to learn, and commit to a Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma. On-call responsibilities are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector and willingness to learn and expand knowledge.
• Commitment to undertaking Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to participate in on-call response for the service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential setting.
• Supervise a team and assist with overall service management.
• Liaise with managers and other shift leaders.
• Execute tasks professionally, timely and accurately.
• Supervise and share mealtimes to encourage positive attitudes to food.
• Assist residents in daily activities on-site or off-site.
• Use initiative while supporting residents during activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours:37.5

Salary:£14.20 to £14.20 Hour

The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that’s why Choice Careis offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs.We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help.

Overview of the role

The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and leadby example. You will also liaise with the Assistant Team Leader(s)in the servicereporting any matters of concern.You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge. Not only will you make a huge difference topeople’s lives, but you’ll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

All Team Leadersat this service must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 3Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification.There is also a need to take part in the on call response for the service.

Key duties

• Taking the lead withsupporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment
• Supervising a team and assisting withthe overall management of the service
• Liaising with managers and other shift leaders
• Executing any tasks allocatedin a professional, timely and accuratemanner
• Supervisingand sharingmealtimes with those we care forto encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting those we care for in their daily activitieswhether this be in or away from the service
• Using your initiative when supporting those we care forduring their activities and with day-to-day tasks

Personal attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player anda good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

What are the benefits?*

• Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays(pro-rated for hours that differ from the FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-housetraining - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off onyour birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - allfrontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Threewinners, selected randomly, receive£500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Stream– a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save withhigh-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day withflexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers;learn with financial coaching and education, and much more

*minimum serviceperiods applicableto some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there areregular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone canget involved in and express themselves through.

Where will youwork?

This is one of three residential homes provided by Quality Care, our sister company in the East Midlands that supports individuals with high support needs including challenging behaviours. Quality Care is an established specialist care provider with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality support in family-style settings. Derwent View supports 19 adults in one property that is divided into 3 separate self-contained homes and is located in the Derwent area of the City of Derby, in a principally residential area.

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