Team Leader

Job Description

Team Leader
20 Hours Job Share
£12.60 per hour

Do you dare to make a difference?

Atlantic Way Care is spread over three individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex Mental Health needs. We have a 5-bed provision in Tiverton where we support anyone unwell with Mental Health who may need additional support before living independently in the community.

This is a new service for adults with learning disabilities and we are looking for someone who would like to take up the challenge of leading the development of this service, including taking part in recruiting and developing a new team and supporting the transition of individuals to their new home.

You can expect;

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60.
• Recognised qualifications with paid training.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support.

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 a 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. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the manager in staff development and delivery of training.
• Leading the staff in promoting each client’s well-being, 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 well-being measures.
• Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively with the home manager 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 well-being, safety and quality of life

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest. 

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

National Care Group are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us!