Elite

Care Team Leader - Kettering

 

Team Leader                  

Kettering

£11.50 per hour

 

I am looking for an experienced Team Leader to work in a residential home offering care and support to young adults with learning and/or physical disabilities from 14 years and upwards.

 

In this post you will be required to:

  • Assist the Registered Manager in ensuring that the Home meets the standards and expectations of its Statement of Purpose 
  • Deliver high standards of care, protection and support to children and adults with learning disabilities and related complex needs by facilitating their physical, psychological, emotional and recreational development
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, adults and to ensure that the quality of care provided is consistent with Standards
  • Assist in the establishing and maintenance of a competent, motivated and confident staff team and to offer leadership, managerial direction, guidance and support to the staff team
  • Ensure that the Home’s policies and procedures are adhered to and that resources are managed effectively

To apply for this role you must have:

  • A minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar position within a residential setting
  • Experience of supervising a team and taking on-going responsibility for a team
  • Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism
  • Experience managing challenging behaviours
  • Experience in use of alternative communication methods for nonverbal individuals. 
  • The ability to work shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system. You will also work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays
  • An understanding of relevant legislation i.e. quality standards, mental capacity, DoLS etc
  • A working knowledge of care plans and person centred planning

For more information on this rewarding role, please call Elite on 0104 879345.

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We always have permanent vacancies which we recruit for on behalf of companies who are looking for high quality staff - this includes care management and residential homes manager posts.

Please call us on 01604 879345 and ask to speak to our specialist division to see how we can help you, or send us your details via the contact page.

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