Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Team Leader to join our caring and passionate team at our Queen Hill service in Croydon, a specialist supported living facility providing care for females.
Based in Selsdon, Croydon, Queen Hill can provide care and support for up to 4 females between the ages of 18-65 who have epilepsy, learning and physical disabilities, mental health diagnosis and other complex needs. Our highly experienced staff provide 24-hour specialist support, maximising the standards, and positive outcomes on clinically led pathways of care for all our residents.
Everyone at Queen Hill is committed to making people's lives better, enabling our residents to achieve their hopes and dreams through round the clock access to unprecedented levels of care and support. Our vision is to make a difference; to enable people to optimise their potential and enjoy full, rewarding lives.
Our communal lounges are where residents come together for activities and to socialise in a friendly environment.
The garden area is always full of residents interacting, playing games, enjoying a book or training their green thumbs!
What you'll be working:
* Full Time Hours
* 42 Hours
* £34,000 per annum
* Shift Pattern - Week 1 - 3 days, Week 2 - 4 days
What you'll be doing:
* Build relationships with the people we support, which are open and two way
* Support to undertake their rehabilitation programme
* Establish methods of communication with the people we support, reducing barriers when necessary
* Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
* Communicate any issues to the clinical team
* Accurately report and/or record work activities
* To be part of the on call team
* Complete Supervisions of Support Workers
What you'll have:
* Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
* Flexible, professional, and positive approach.
* Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care or be willing to work towards.
* Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
* Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
* Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
* Ability to address and respond to employee issues in a fair and consistent manner.
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to:
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
* and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group