Team Leader
We cannot offer sponsorship for this role
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 including overtime
Hours: 35
Shifts:
3 week rolling Rota- One complete weekend off in three and one weekend
About the Role: Team Leader
Our Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring our high standard of person-cantered care is maintained. Working hands on alongside their team providing guidance and support; helping them to develop in their roles and supporting a positive working culture. With the ability to communicate and build relationships with people from all walks of life. Liaising with families, health care professional and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care is provided. Have knowledge and experience of administering medication. Deal with challenging situations quickly, resolving them by being able to think on their feet. Making sure all service users and staff records are maintained. Ideally, you will already be an experienced Team Leader that has led a committed team of experienced and new to care staff within a service that meets the diverse needs of autistic people and people with Associated Neuro developmental conditions.
Meet the Team:
Our Perrys Close site offers superb, purpose built modern residential accommodation currently for 5 adults with Autism. Our tenants participate in a wide range of activities and enjoy walks along the coast, going out for dinner, baking, working on the services allotment, cycling and chatting about there own interests as well as listening to of all kinds music The specialist staff team in situ are looking forward to welcoming a new colleague and have suggested we let you know they love a good theme night, are all friendly and eager to welcome you to the team!
Tasks / Responsibilities of a Team Leader:
Essential Must have 2 years experience providing care/support in a care/support setting
The Team Leader role may include but not be limited to:
Drive a mobility car or service vehicle. UK Manual License required (ESSENTIAL)
Providing direct supervision, coaching, and mentoring to support staff Identify staff training needs
Manage all finances relating to the service in accordance with policies and procedures
Establish and maintain effective communication with families and relevant others
Ensure relevant parties are regularly updated through regular, planned reviews and reports
Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks & shopping
Ensuring written records are correctly maintained
Administering medication
Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity
Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
Household management tasks cooking, cleaning etc.
Working with individuals who can display stressed behaviours
Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
Will include lone working
Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where appropriate
Drive an individuals mobility car or service vehicle Manual Licence required
Supporting individuals to maintain relationships with family and friends
Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc
Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where appropriate.
Qualities of a Team Leader:
Promoting independence and choice
Promoting equality, diversity & inclusion
A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.
To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
Understanding each individuals abilities and support needs
Benefits We Offer you as a Team Leader :
We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:
Paid DBS Check
28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days pa (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
Death in Service Benefits
Some meals provided, depending on shifts
Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
Pension (after 3 months)
Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
Discounted Gym Membership
Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
Additional Sleep In Shifts may be available
Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
Superb paid training
Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
About the Trust:
Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of autistic people and people with Associated Neuro developmental conditions. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.
Our Values and Commitment:
KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.
We seek Team Leaders who really value every person, whether it's the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
We hope you are one of them!
We do not accept applications made via agencies for Team Leaders.
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