Team Leader

nationalcaregroup.com; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of adult social care in Gillingham is seeking a Team Leader to manage staff and ensure the delivery of person-centred support. Responsibilities include overseeing staff development and promoting clients' well-being and safety. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months experience in a team leadership role and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This role offers a fulfilling career path with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunity for recognised qualifications

Healthy and happy culture

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial management app

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Team Leader role.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff management and development.
• Promote each client’s well-being, safety, and quality of life.
• Monitor the delivery of group and individual activities.
• Coordinate communication with external parties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and national standards.

Skills

Team management

Motivation

Empathy

Respect for individuals

Education

Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards it

Job description

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Endurance Care Kent is part of National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person‑centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s 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.

What’s 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, 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 individual’s potential and independence.

A Shift Lead 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 client’s 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 clients 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 client’s 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

• Supporting adults withlearning disabilities.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
• Able to motivate and manage a team.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in a Team Leader role

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will be followed