Team Leader, Healthcare

Hours:36/48

Salary:£13.63 to £13.63 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 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.

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 3

Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification.

There is also a need to take part in the on call reponse for the service.

• Taking the lead with supporting 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 accurate manner
• Supervising and sharingmealtimes with those we care forto encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining
• Assisting those we care for in their daily activities whether 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

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player anda good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader.

• 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-house training - 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. 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

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 the
highest CQC ratings
of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers
for 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…