Team Leader - Standish in Wigan

We have an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and build experience. Please note we don't offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK.

Role information

• Role – Male Team Leader
• Location – Standish
• Salary – £15.13 per hour inclusive of holiday entitlement
• Shifts – 08:00 – 22:00 day shifts and 22:00 – 08:00 waking nights
• Expected hours – From 36 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Full UK drivers' licence required
• Competent verbal and written English
• Must have experience within health and social care settings

Meet the person you’ll be supporting

• Who am I? I am a gentleman in my 20s.
• What challenges do I have? I am diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.
• How would I describe myself? I am energetic and love to go out, I have a dry sense of humour.
• What do I enjoy? I like playing XBOX, watching football, I support Liverpool, seeing my family and listening to RNB & Rap.
• What types of people do I get along with? I get on well with chatty staff who can have a laugh with me.
• My aspirations are to have a settled team, get out into the community and become more physically active.

Team details

• How many people support me at one time? I am supported on a 4:1 basis throughout the day, and during the night shift it is a 3:1.
• What shift patterns do my team do? My shift patterns are Long Day 08:00 – 22:00 and Waking night 22:00 – 08:00.

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time; part time pro-rated)
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
• Get paid for your training and induction with us
• Enrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us
• Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• No uniform – we wear our casual clothes
• We will pay for your DBS
• This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives.

As a company, we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK; if you have been outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years.

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out about some of our other support worker vacancies, please email erin_greenhalgh@amore-group.co.uk, or phone 07930130088.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership, support and supervision of a small staff team.
• Rota management on an equitable basis for all team members for high staff retention.
• Introduce new staff on a planned induction which will include meet and greets, shadow shifts and de-briefing with client and staff after planned induction.
• Support to the team via telephone, email, or text as and when required.
• Health and safety compliance for clients and support workers.
• Medication management including ordering, disposal, administration including checking of MAR sheets and medication daily counts.
• Ensure staff are trained in all aspects to support the client safely and identify additional training needs through supervision supported by your line manager.
• Ensuring medical and other appointments are planned, documented and attended by the client.
• Ensuring any professional requests are met.
• Ensuring Amore Group's policies and procedures are always adhered to personally and by team members.
• Conducting team meetings and attending MDT meetings.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies are adhered to and maintained.
• Maintaining and implementing records, such as daily logs, care plans, risk assessments, protocols, and any other required documentation.
• To oversee and ensure that all finances within the houses are accurate and audited daily.
• To be responsible for the implementation of household and financial structures that may be required for the individual client.
• To liaise with Amore regarding any concerns or changes that would adversely affect the client.
• Leasing with family and where appropriate informing Amore of any concerns.
• Reporting any errors to Amore with immediate effect.
• Ensuring open lines of communication with all stakeholders, including but not limited to health professionals, Amore Group, legal representatives etc.

Job Type: Full-time