Team Leader - Stoke On Trent

You will play a key role in the service, using your knowledge and skills to lead by example and supervise support staff, whilst ensuring the highest quality of care is provided and oversee all daily activities.

• Enable Service Users to make choices to encourage their independence & social inclusion
• Conduct team meetings with the senior management
• Attend keyworker meetings and represent the service user
• Inform the Manager of any staff related issues, which may impact upon the quality of the service provided
• Report any incidents, accidents, illness and risks which may affect safety in accordance with procedures
• Manage sickness absence and annual leave requests
• Produce staff rota’s ensuring staffing levels are maintained, source staff as required and carry out care duties as part of the rota
• Ensure daily plans, documents and weekly audits are completed
• Order and audit medication
• Carry out observational supervision
• Note taking for investigations
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect

The Person

• Previous experience of managing or supervising staff within Adult Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disabilities
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards
• A strong team player with leadership skills, ability to motivate and lead by example
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations
• Keen to develop and generate ideas

Are you what Almond Care is looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be a flexible and compassionate individual, looking for a career in care and able to demonstrate a passion for the role. Previous care experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Almond Care believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:

• Paid annual leave depending on hours of work (pro rata)
  • Opportunities to specialise in complex care
  • Full training and support within your role
  • Care Certificate award
  • Regular team meetings
  • Outstanding career development opportunities
  • An opportunity to work for an expanding, forward thinking company

So, if you think you’re up to the job and are excited to pursue a career in care with us…what are you waiting for?   APPLY NOW!    www.almondcare.co.uk

Disclaimer

All applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

This position will involve supporting an adult client.

We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this vacancy. If you are not selected for this particular position, your CV will be kept on file and you may be contacted for other suitable roles in the future.

Some of our clients may request a male or female member of staff. If this is the case the vacancy will not fall under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, paragraphs 1-4.  Almond Care is an equal opportunities employer and will be stated on some adverts.