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Care Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 28 October 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 November 2024
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Senad Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LCP/OE

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Summary

Shift Leader/Lead Care Practitioner

Orchard End, Wellington, Hereford. HR4 8AL

£12.82 - £13.80 ph (dependent on qualifications and experience)

What will we offer you?
- Good Pension Scheme
- Travel Allowance for those commuting 14+ miles
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid induction and training time
- Good internal progression opportunities
- Working an average of 37.5 hours per week over a three week rolling rota

About Orchard End…

Orchard End is a community based residential home for six adults and is situated in an acre of gardens in the Herefordshire Hamlet of Auberrow, conveniently placed between the market town of Leominster and the Cathedral City of Hereford.

We pride ourselves on giving the best possible care and life experience for our young adults. We go on various trips out; we go swimming, to cafes; do arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening and much more.
You can read more about us at: https://senadgroup.com/orchard/

What does the role of Lead Care Practitioner involve?

As a Lead Care Practitioner you will manage a small team of Support Worker’s ensuring each shift runs smoothly and effectively.
You will be responsible for conducting and properly recording regular supervisions for all team members in accordance with current guidelines.
If you have experience leading a care team or a minimum of one year’s previous experience of working with adults with severe learning difficulties and feel you are ready for the new step in your career apply today.

Essential Criteria
- Minimum of one year’s previous experience of working with adults with severe learning difficulties and who can present challenging behaviours.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties
- A natural respect for the dignity and individuality of each resident and an ability to promote these values within your team of staff
- A valid current driving licence

Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience of managing a small team of staff and delegation of workload
- Previous experience of good supervision and supervision training.
- Level 3 Diploma in Care or equivalent

Orchard End and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.
If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096.

Orchard End, Auberrow, Wellington, Herefordshire, HR4 8AL

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