Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Lincoln is seeking a Team Leader to provide support and guidance to social care workers. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring the highest level of care, and liaising with management. Candidates must have experience in the care sector and be willing to obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. The position offers flexible working patterns and a variety of benefits, including holiday entitlement and training opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting from 28 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme - £500 payment

Christmas bonus

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Complex in-house training

Paid day off on your birthday

Free monthly prize draw

Blue Light Card eligibility

Reclaim prescription costs for HRT

Wagestream financial health app

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is necessary.
• Must be willing to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Participate in on-call response for the service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a team of social care workers.
• Supervise a team and assist with management of the service.
• Liaise with Assistant Team Leader(s) about concerns.
• Encourage positive attitude towards food and dining.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Team player

Good communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hours: 42

Salary: £12.83 to £13.03 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 Care is 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 service reporting 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 to people'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 Leaders at this service must already have or commit to undertaking a Level 3 Diploma 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 allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner
• Supervisingand sharingmealtimes with those we care for to 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 for during their activities and with day-to-day tasks

Personal attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a 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 on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, 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 service periods applicable to 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 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employersfor the second year in a row!

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 are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

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.