Care Team Leader - SP10 3FF

We’re excited to announce the upcoming opening of Walker House — a brand-new, purpose-built care home in the heart of Andover, opening its doors in September. This is a unique opportunity to join our team from the very beginning and help shape the culture, values, and exceptional care standards that will define Walker House. Ahead of the grand opening, new team members will begin their journey by working in our established homes nearby. This supported induction period offers hands-on experience, training, and the chance to become fully embedded in our approach to care before transferring to Walker House as part of its founding team.

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Name of workplace and post code - Walker House - SP10 3FF

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Team Leader to join our team.

A Residential Home with 5 beds.

Shift Pattern:

• 12-hour Day shifts- 7.30am to 8.00pm
• 42 hours weekly
• Every other weekend included
  
  

Requirements:

• A full UK manual driver’s license preffered
• Passionate about providing high-quality care and promoting independence
• Friendly, patient, and flexible with strong communication skills
  
  

What you will be doing:

• Acting as a role model by leading and supervising carers day-to-day, working alongside them and completing regular staff appraisals.
• Ensure good team working.
• Motivate, support and mentor the staff when needed.
• Organising staff allocations and breaks
• Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour and professional appearance.
  
  

What we would like you to have to be able to do it:

• Strong communication skills
• Takes pride in working with vulnerable people and takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously
• Effective decision making and judgement
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Successfully completed NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care (or equivalent)
• Achieves all Health & Safety standards
  
  

What we will provide if you join our fabulous team:

• Market leading pay rates
• Length of service leave (up to five extra days holiday)
• Fully funded Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to Wagesteam - our financial wellbeing app that lets you access your pay as and when you earn it, get discounts at supermarkets and helps you save.
• Employee Assistance Programme (access to free telephone counselling and legal advice)
• Free compliance training, and opportunities to develop
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Flexibility in creating your own rota to suit your life
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)
  
  

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Team Leader position, please feel free to apply and one of our dedicated Recruitment team members will be in touch.