Job Description – Team Leader
Salary: £13.48 per hour (£28,912 per annum)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited (based in Lancaster)
About National Care Group
Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group.
We deliver person-centred care and support, tailored to meet the needs of individuals with a range of diagnoses, including complex physical difficulties, learning difficulties, autism and mental health.
Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.
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What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
- You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
- The chance to work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
- The environment promotes wellbeing with support to stay healthy and happy.
- The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
- Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.
The Team Leader Role
As a Team Leader, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual's potential and independence.
You will be the front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.
A Team Leader is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence.
- Overall responsibility for staff management and staff development.
- Leading the staff in promoting each client’s wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
- Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed client goals and the progress of clients against agreed outcome and wellbeing measures.
- Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
- Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
- Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
- Promote each client’s wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
- Responsibility for completing and reviewing internal quality compliance systems.
- Participate in on-call duties.
The Ideal Candidate
- Supporting adults with learning disabilities.
- Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.
- Able to motivate and manage a team.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, you might have the right values and attitude we are looking for.
Team Leader in Lancaster employer: National Care Group
National Care Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth, this role in Wales allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities while working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care.
