Team Leader (Out of Hours Service)
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,559 to £32,654 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC503 |
Summary
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Out of Hours Service, who provide person-centred and strengths-based care and support to adults throughout the Calderdale region.
We are inviting applications from both people with previous managerial experience and also from those people who have relevant transferrable skills and experience, who are looking for the next step in their career.
Your role will predominantly involve working during normal business hours Monday-Friday, however you must be available to work nights and weekends, to support the delivery of service when needed.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a strong understanding of person-centred values and the ability to embed these into the practices of the team. You need to have direct experience of providing care and support to people (In either a paid or voluntary capacity) and have good communication and organisational skills to maintain records, write reports and assess needs.
You will be required to work under the direction of the Home Care Manager to assist in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Out of Hours Service. The role will consist of a diverse range of responsibilities which will include providing line management to staff, organising rotas, assisting with quality monitoring, assessment, and involvement in the day-to-day delivery of direct care to the people we support when needed.
Your qualities will include:
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of staff and the people we work with.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent practice in your work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• A flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Demonstrable IT Skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
We want you to feel supported in your role and confident in your responsibilities. A full and robust induction will be provided, along with ongoing learning and development opportunities to enable you to continue to grow and develop your practice competence and skills.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 18th August 2025
Interview Date: 28th August 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Out of Hours Service, who provide person-centred and strengths-based care and support to adults throughout the Calderdale region.
We are inviting applications from both people with previous managerial experience and also from those people who have relevant transferrable skills and experience, who are looking for the next step in their career.
Your role will predominantly involve working during normal business hours Monday-Friday, however you must be available to work nights and weekends, to support the delivery of service when needed.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a strong understanding of person-centred values and the ability to embed these into the practices of the team. You need to have direct experience of providing care and support to people (In either a paid or voluntary capacity) and have good communication and organisational skills to maintain records, write reports and assess needs.
You will be required to work under the direction of the Home Care Manager to assist in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the Out of Hours Service. The role will consist of a diverse range of responsibilities which will include providing line management to staff, organising rotas, assisting with quality monitoring, assessment, and involvement in the day-to-day delivery of direct care to the people we support when needed.
Your qualities will include:
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of staff and the people we work with.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent practice in your work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative.
• A flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the service.
• Demonstrable IT Skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
We want you to feel supported in your role and confident in your responsibilities. A full and robust induction will be provided, along with ongoing learning and development opportunities to enable you to continue to grow and develop your practice competence and skills.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 18th August 2025
Interview Date: 28th August 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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