Team Leader

Job Description

Team Leader

Salary: £13.00 per hour (£27,040.00per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to join our team at Affinity Supporting People South Limited – Accrington.

Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. 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.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The role of a National Care Group Team Leader

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes-challenging role but one with huge rewards.

• You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• You will help to plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• You will assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• You will help to plan and participate in any exciting days out they wish to enjoy.
• You will make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.
  
  

What qualities do you need to be a great Team Leader?

• UK Driver's License.
• NVQ or QCF Level 2/3 or equivalent in a Health and Social Care - or commitment to undertake.
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of high-quality person-centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice.
• Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities held by the Registered Manager and the law relating to care services.
• Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to customers, staff, and the business.
• Good communication skills. Effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals representing the organisational values.
• Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures, ensuring all colleagues are following correct procedures.
  
  

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.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

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, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!