Company Description
Are you an experienced and compassionate care professional looking for the best of both worlds? Join our local, friendly team at North East Community Care, a part of the UK's largest home care provider, CCH Group (City & County Healthcare Group). You'll have the support of a close-knit team along with the career opportunities, resources, and stability that a large organization provides.
Job Description
Shifts: 24-hour care packages are available.
Pay: £13.26 per hour, plus 40p per mile for travel.
As a Team Leader, you will manage a small team of support workers while also providing hands-on care. This is a dynamic role where 80% of your time will be spent on shift, delivering direct support to our service users. The remaining 20% will be focused on administrative and leadership duties.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Hands-on Care: Provide personal care, assist with household tasks, and accompany service users on outings, including adventurous activities and holidays. You'll also support them with doctor and hospital visits.
2. Team Management: Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
3. Planning and Documentation: Create and document care plans and risk assessments.
4. Collaboration: Work with the Service Manager to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.
Qualifications
What we are looking for?
We need a dedicated individual with a strong background in care, particularly with learning disabilities.
Requirements:
5. Essential: Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and a valid UK driving license.
6. Desirable: Experience in a similar leadership role within the care sector.
7. Professional Registrations: Must be a current member of the PVG scheme or willing to register, and be registered with SSSC or prepared to register.