Team Leader - Care
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary dependant upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | CO11 2NJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Villages Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Team Leader. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of a 4 bedded bungalow for adults with a learning disability.
Acorn Village, established in 1975, offers high quality care and accommodation to adults with a learning disability.
We advocate that life is for living by putting our people first and their disability second. If you have the skills and experience to promote this on a daily basis then you could just be the person we are looking for.
Set in a stunning 14 acres site, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to utilise their past experience and knowledge, gained from working in a previous supervisory or managerial role, to ensure cohesive team working whilst promoting person centred care.
Responsibilities:
- Supervising and managing daily operations of the home
- Develop and implement care plans for residents
- Provide guidance and support to care staff, ensuring high-quality care is delivered
- Assist with staff scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of care staff, providing feedback and coaching as needed
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff to address concerns and ensure a positive living environment
- Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining records, updating care plans, and managing inventory
- Utilise IT systems to document resident information and track care services
- Previous experience in a leadership role, preferably in a learning disability care setting
- Strong drive and motivation to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with a learning disability
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- To provide direction, guidance, mentorship and a nurturing approach to the Care Staff within the team
- To ensure that the care provided is in accordance with current best practices and guidelines, is person centred and reflects the Acorn ethos
- Facilitating ongoing training and educational opportunities for the team
- Active promotion of independence and inclusion for residents ensuring opportunities are given to make choices
- Support individualised, high quality person-centred care
-Be caring and empathic
- Be a self-motivated individual with a mature outlook
- Follow CQC guidelines, Acorn Policies & Procedures and Health & Safety Policies
Qualifications:
Minimum of level 2 in Health & Social Care and preferably working towards level 3. If you are a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for the care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team as a Team Leader!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Experience:
Supervising experience: 1 year (required)
Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
NVQ level 2 (required)
Work Location: In person
it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.
Acorn Village, established in 1975, offers high quality care and accommodation to adults with a learning disability.
We advocate that life is for living by putting our people first and their disability second. If you have the skills and experience to promote this on a daily basis then you could just be the person we are looking for.
Set in a stunning 14 acres site, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to utilise their past experience and knowledge, gained from working in a previous supervisory or managerial role, to ensure cohesive team working whilst promoting person centred care.
Responsibilities:
- Supervising and managing daily operations of the home
- Develop and implement care plans for residents
- Provide guidance and support to care staff, ensuring high-quality care is delivered
- Assist with staff scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of care staff, providing feedback and coaching as needed
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff to address concerns and ensure a positive living environment
- Assist with administrative tasks such as maintaining records, updating care plans, and managing inventory
- Utilise IT systems to document resident information and track care services
- Previous experience in a leadership role, preferably in a learning disability care setting
- Strong drive and motivation to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with a learning disability
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- To provide direction, guidance, mentorship and a nurturing approach to the Care Staff within the team
- To ensure that the care provided is in accordance with current best practices and guidelines, is person centred and reflects the Acorn ethos
- Facilitating ongoing training and educational opportunities for the team
- Active promotion of independence and inclusion for residents ensuring opportunities are given to make choices
- Support individualised, high quality person-centred care
-Be caring and empathic
- Be a self-motivated individual with a mature outlook
- Follow CQC guidelines, Acorn Policies & Procedures and Health & Safety Policies
Qualifications:
Minimum of level 2 in Health & Social Care and preferably working towards level 3. If you are a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for the care, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dynamic team as a Team Leader!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Experience:
Supervising experience: 1 year (required)
Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
NVQ level 2 (required)
Work Location: In person
it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.