Care Team Leader
Posted 4 days 19 hours ago by Glenholme Specialist Healthcare
Care Team Leader
JOB ROLE Care Team Leader
COMPENSATION £13.65
LOCATION Birchwood House & Lodge, Lincoln
HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours full-time
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic healthcare team, specializing in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a team of support workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users.
Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an exciting role for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and managing a team of support workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure the delivery of person-centred care.
Developing and implementing care plans, tailored to the individual needs of service users, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Building strong relationships with service users, their families, and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Providing hands-on support and assistance to service users, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, preferably working with individuals with learning disabilities.
A compassionate and empathetic nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING
Birchwood House is a purpose-built, high-intensity specialist home, designed to better support the needs of individuals with profound and severe disabilities, as well as those with complex behaviours that may challenge. Our service is particularly suited for individuals who have been in long-term hospital placements, often residing out of county, as well as those who have faced difficulties in securing suitable long-term placements or have experienced placement breakdowns with other providers unable to meet their complex needs.
Birchwood Lodge is a specialist supported living service, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex behaviours that may challenge. Our service is focused on enabling residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.
Become a Team Leader with Glenholme and receive the following benefits and perks:
- Paidcomprehensive trainingwith genuine career advancement opportunities
- 28 days holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
- Additional day holiday for your birthday
- Refer-a-friendscheme: Earn a£250 bonusfor each friend you refer to work for us
- Hastee Pay - withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want.
- Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and Enrolment into our Pension scheme
- Automatic entry into ourEmployee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and well being.
- Free Blue Light Card
Job Code: GHBIRCHA
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.