Looking for a new challenge in Social Care?
Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable and compassionate and want to make a difference in someone’s day making it that extra bit special?
We have a fantastic opportunity at our Residential service in Dereham, Norfolk, as we look for our next Team Leader! This is a Permanent contract, working 30 hours per week, Sense are offering Team Leaders £13.01 per hour.
We support 5 individuals in each of our homes. Each individual is provided with care and support tailored to their individual needs, be that complex communication needs, physical health conditions, multi-sensory impairments.
As the team leader, you will be required to complete administration tasks and help lead the team of Support Workers with the support from the manager.
We take particular pride in the range of activities and wellbeing events we provide. You will often find yourself out on offsite activities, day trips and holidays. Some examples of community activities include Horse Riding, bowling, swimming and music lessons. Your role would also include personal care, medication administration and a small amount of manual handling (hoisting) where necessary.
The shift patterns will vary and can include Mornings, Evenings, Weekends and Sleep-ins.
We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
1. Positive, with a can-do attitude.
2. Enthusiastic to participate in a wide range activities.
3. Caring and empathetic.
4. Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.
This role in Dereham, Norfolk might include:
5. Supporting individuals / groups / teams within the home, center and community.
6. Providing a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
7. Delivering services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
For this role you will require:
8. Previous experience as a support worker or team leader in a similar setting is desirable– we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent Team Leader.
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.
Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfill their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable.
Benefits
9. 24 days of annual leave.
10. Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
11. Free life assurance policy.
12. Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
13. Cycle to work scheme.
14. Travel season ticket loans.
15. Enhanced sick pay.
16. Free DBS check if your role needs one.
17. A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
18. Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
19. Headspace App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.
Ready to make a difference?