Team leader - Physical & Complex Care (Temporary)

Sunderland Care and Support Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Temporary Team Leader for Supported Living Services. This role involves leading a team of support workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and the effective implementation of care plans. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills. The position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, fostering their independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a care setting is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate performance indicator targets.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans.
• Ensure high-quality care delivery and support.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Job description

Temporary Team Leader – Supported Living Services

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals for the role of Temporary Team Leader within our Supported Living Services. Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading Social Care providers of high‑quality care and support to the community of Sunderland. We are passionate about supporting adults with physical complex needs and support requirements to help them lead fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

As a Team Leader, you will work alongside the Service Manager in leading a team of professional support workers. Your primary focus will be to support your team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support in accordance with standards and legislation.

You will oversee the development and implementation of care plans that offer meaningful choices and support to customers, helping them access services to lead fulfilling lives. Additionally, you will support your service manager in ensuring that all aspects of quality and health and safety are maintained within the allocated services.

The role of a Team Leader requires you to lead, manage, and supervise a team delivering care and support in accordance with standards and legislation. You will oversee the development and implementation of care plans that provide meaningful choices and support to those in need, helping them access services to lead fulfilling lives.

We are looking for a Team Leader who will instil a culture of continuous workforce development through induction, probation, supervision, and appraisal. You will mentor and coach your team, ensuring staff feel valued and supported. You will also act as a practice leader, working in partnership with other professionals to ensure customers receive tailored support to meet their needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in this role, and you must be able to demonstrate the ability to meet performance indicator targets.

Application Process

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.

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Following our shortlisting process, we will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out a face‑to‑face interview. If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.

Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.

More Information

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website:
https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk