Job Details
Team Leader - Levington Court, Lowestoft
Salary: £29,643.52 per year
Hours: 38 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 17:00pm
Ref: LC068
What you will do
As an Orwell Team Leader, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care within our Extra Care service. Highly motivated and enthusiastic, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of the service. Leading by example, you will inspire, advise and motivate a dedicated care team to ensure our customers receive the highest standard of person-centred care, support and respect.
About Levington Court
Levington Court is located in the coastal town of Lowestoft. The service is close to a range of local amenities, including shops, cafés, GP surgeries and other essential services. Levington Court benefits from good local transport links, with bus services operating within easy reach of the scheme, offering convenient access to the town centre and surrounding areas. Free staff parking is also available on site.
Key Responsibilities
* Meet with new customers to assess their care and support needs, working closely with other agencies to ensure coordinated and person‑centred care
* Lead by example within the service, empowering, motivating and supporting team members to deliver high‑quality care
* Contribute to the recruitment, induction and ongoing integration of new members of the care team
* Carry out regular reviews with customers and liaise with professionals to develop and update care plans and care packages
* Deliver workshops and awareness sessions on key aspects of care provision, including completing competency checks
* Provide one‑to‑one support to team members, including supervision, appraisals and reflective practice
Benefits
* 22 days annual leave (pro rata) (Please note that bank‑holiday work will be required as part of this role)
* Reward and recognition awards.
* Free DBS checks.
* Cashback Health plan.
* Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
* Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
* Wellbeing programme.
Person Specification
* Level 3 in Health and Social Care or above
* Supervisory qualification or commitment to achieve within 18 - 24 months
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Eligibility & EEO
Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas for a continuous period of five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.
We are also committed to safeguarding, safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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