Apprentice Team Leader

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Team Leader - Older People at East Sussex County Council
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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!

In this development role you will spend the first 12 months enhancing your leadership skills and learning the Team Leader role through working on ‘duty’ and being the first point of contact for Support Workers, providing advice including evenings and weekends. You will take the lead on a key service area, for example medication and equality & diversity and first visits.

During this 12‑month period you will work towards completing the Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship, and your salary will be at Single Status 7. After the 12‑month development period you will line‑manage a team of Support Workers/Lead Support Workers and oversee client review visits and monitor the progression of clients. Upon commencement of these duties your salary will increase to Single Status 8.

• 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.
• Is self‑motivated and has the ability to motivate and encourage others.

• Job requires a valid driving licence and the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Shifts between 7 am and 10 pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Eligibility for sponsorship: please inform the hiring manager if you require sponsorship to work in the UK.
• Required checks:
  Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services; overseas police check may be required if you have lived or worked abroad.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

To apply for this role, click the 'Apply Now' button and upload your CV and a supporting statement. You will be shortlisted based on how you meet all the criteria in the person specification. For guidance on writing an application see our how‑to‑apply page.

Download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Applications are due by the closing date. Interviews will be held face‑to‑face at Firwood House, Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne within two weeks of the closing date.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tracy Sampson, Intermediate Care Manager at tra

• Aspiring Team Leaders
• Career Pathways Leaflet
• JCR Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford Map
• Training Leaflet
• Working with JCR
• Team leader / Skills England link

“They were a terrific team and very punctual and so very cheerful. They helped me enormously and I wish they could have visited me for longer. They were so encouraging to help me recover, I very much appreciated them all.” – Client feedback