The role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship. Therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?
Our friendly team at The Waterlees Court, in Wigston, is looking for one Care Service Team Leader on a 22.5 hours per week contract to join our growing team. Waterlees Court offers supported living services promoting independence and choice for tenants, with care provided for adults with learning disability, Autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of a team, to provide person‑centred care.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.
About the Role
We are looking for people with supervisory or managerial experience who can help us to continue delivering high quality care and support to adults with learning differences in our Supported Living service at Waterlees Court.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high quality services through effective audit systems, ensuring we deliver outcome‑focused care and support.
* Identify risks and apply safeguarding procedures.
* Provide direct care and support to people who use our services, motivating and supporting the team, promoting the right values, and celebrating individuality.
* Work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct and Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
Qualifications
* Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, maximising independence, and assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment.
* Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, work flexibly, and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays.
* Have a suitable level of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a social care setting, with strong IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
* Demonstrate sound regulatory knowledge of the Fundamental Standards set by the Care Quality Commission.
* Have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of relevant experience.
* Have the ability to analyse information to reach defensible decisions and compile a broad range of risk assessments with guidance from relevant departmental colleagues, comply with audit/inspection visits undertaken by the Council and other relevant bodies, and ensure effective follow‑through of actions highlighted in achieving full compliance.
* Have suitable experience of managing areas of risk, including safeguarding of service users and providing advice to staff to maintain safe and effective service provision.
* Share our commitment to delivering accessible and inclusive services that meet the needs of all of our residents.
Reasonable Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part‑time working, job sharing, term‑time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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