Team Leader

Choice Care Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Lincoln is seeking a Team Leader to guide a team of social care workers. This role includes supporting adults with learning disabilities, supervising daily care activities, and ensuring quality care. Candidates must have or be willing to pursue a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The position offers diverse working patterns and attractive benefits, including holiday entitlement and employee support programs.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement from 28 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Paid day off on birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Financial health app access

Complex in-house training

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is essential.
• Must have or commit to Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers.
• Liaise with Assistant Team Leaders and report any concerns.
• Supervise daily activities and assist individuals in care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours:42

Salary:£12.83 to £13.03 Hour thehigher rate is offered to those holding a level 3 qualification or above in health & social care or adult lead care.

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 reponse 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
• Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

*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 service is provided by Witham Valley Care, our sister company in Lincoln. This residential service provides 24 hour care for 6 adults with a learning disability and/or autism and challenging behaviours. The home is situated in a fully converted and updated farmhouse. Village Farm has six individual en-suite bedrooms as well as communal space including a lounge, dining room and games room/ second lounge. The home has a family feel with the individuals living here encouraged to participate in the day-to-day running of their home.