Description Are you ready for the next step in your career? If you are organised, self-motivated, and interested in developing and supporting others, this could be the role for you! We’re offering a very rewarding role in which you will be challenged and your leadership skills developed. We are a caring and supportive team, and we pride ourselves on our extensive, in-house training programme. We support individuals to regain their independence following an accident or a period of illness, and we help them to remain in their own home. As a Team Leader you will support and manage a team of Support Workers, being the first point of contact for Support Workers for advice, including at evenings and weekends. You'll oversee client review visits and will lead and develop key areas of the service, for example medication and Equality & Diversity. We are looking to invest in talented individuals who want to connect with people. Experience in care is not essential. We are looking for candidates who: have experience in communicating with clients and professionals can accurately record information have experience of working in a fast-paced environment Download our Training Leaflet, Career Pathways Leaflet, Working With Us Leaflet, and Team Map to discover more about JCR. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above to upload a supporting statement. We will be using your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests. Download the job description and person specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will be held face to face at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne within two weeks of the closing date of the advert. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. In return we can offer you: Comprehensive training, including in managing staff Opportunities for career progression Excellent peer and managerial support We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Please note you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. The role involves working shifts between the hours of 7am and 10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tracy Sampson, Intermediate Care Manager at tracy.sampson@eastsussex.gov.uk For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex.