Team Leader - Supported Living - Driver

Aspirations Care Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee supported living services. This role is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in care, providing leadership and support to staff while ensuring the highest quality of care for clients. You will be part of a passionate team committed to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues to achieve their goals and live independently. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a fulfilling career path for those who are driven to make a difference.

Benefits

Paid DBS

CPD Accredited Induction

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Paid Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly Prize Draw

Refer a Friend Scheme

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff in adult mental health or disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise support staff, ensuring high-quality care.
• Conduct team meetings and manage staff rotas.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Management

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Training in Health and Safety

First Aid Training

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Team Leader - Must Be A Driver

Location: Chedworth, Gloucester

Salary: £14.26 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

**A full clean driving licence and your own vehicle is required for this role.

At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is clear; to give those who need our support, the confidence, encouragement and independence they need enabling them to work towards a future they deserve.

If you are looking for the next step in your care career, this could be for you!

We are looking for a Cluster Team Leader to oversee our established supported living services.

You will provide support to clients and staff and have 1 day per week office based.

As a Cluster Team Leader Worker at Aspirations, you will be joining a dedicated team who want to provide the very best support, encouraging individuals to follow their dreams, live independently and achieve their personal goals.

The Role

You will play a key role in the service, using your knowledge and skills to lead by example and supervise support staff, whilst ensuring the highest quality of care is provided and oversee all daily activities.

• Enable Service Users to make choices to encourage their independence & social inclusion.
• Conduct team meetings with the Supported Living Manager.
• Attend keyworker meetings and represent the service user.
• Inform the Manager of any staff related issues, which may impact upon the quality of the service provided.
• Report any incidents, accidents, illness and risks which may affect safety in accordance with procedures.
• Manage sickness absence and annual leave requests.
• Produce staff rotas, ensuring staffing levels are maintained, source staff as required and carry out care duties as part of the rota.
• Ensure daily plans, documents and weekly audits are completed.
• Order and audit medication.
• Carry out observational supervision.
• Note taking for investigations.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the adults’ rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect.

The Person

• Previous experience of managing or supervising staff within Adult Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards.
• Training in Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid and Moving and Handling.
• A strong team player with leadership skills, ability to motivate and lead by example.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations.
• Keen to develop and generate ideas.

The Package

• Paid DBS
• CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development, including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning.
• Opportunities for Career progression, including NVQ qualifications.
• Optional overtime with flexible working.
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Monthly Employee prize draw and competitions.
• Refer a friend scheme with financial rewards (£500).
• £0.45 paid per mile, if required to travel between services during working hours.

Please note: You must have the right to work Full Time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role.

Aspirations Care have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.

Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults that we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.