Job 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 people’s 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.
This vacancy is also available as an apprenticeship, for more information contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager on 07546 761763.
Qualifications
- Can demonstrate values such as kindness and compassion in all aspects of your work
- Can work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
- Is willing to participate in training and development programmes
- Has the ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Has the ability to demonstrate how the travel requirements of the role will be met
Benefits
- 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 7 am and 10 pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Additional Information
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
- Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part‑time or term‑time only.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Margot Hand, Intermediate Care Manager at margot.hand@eastsussex.gov.uk or 07546 761763.
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