Care Team Leader

Care Team Leader

JOB ROLE Care Team Leader

COMPENSATION £13.65

LOCATION Birchwood House & Lodge, Lincoln

HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours full-time

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our dynamic healthcare team, specializing in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring a team of support workers, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered to our service users.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? If so, we have an exciting role for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and managing a team of support workers, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure the delivery of person-centred care.

Developing and implementing care plans, tailored to the individual needs of service users, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

Building strong relationships with service users, their families, and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to care.

Providing hands-on support and assistance to service users, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.

Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a leadership role within the healthcare sector, preferably working with individuals with learning disabilities.

A compassionate and empathetic nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including CQC standards.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING

Birchwood House is a purpose-built, high-intensity specialist home, designed to better support the needs of individuals with profound and severe disabilities, as well as those with complex behaviours that may challenge. Our service is particularly suited for individuals who have been in long-term hospital placements, often residing out of county, as well as those who have faced difficulties in securing suitable long-term placements or have experienced placement breakdowns with other providers unable to meet their complex needs.

Birchwood Lodge is a specialist supported living service, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex behaviours that may challenge. Our service is focused on enabling residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.

Become a Team Leader with Glenholme and receive the following benefits and perks:

• Paid comprehensive training with genuine career advancement opportunities
• 28 days holiday plus an additional day with each year of service (up to 5 bonus days)
• Additional day holiday for your birthday
• Refer-a-friend scheme:
  Earn a £250 bonusfor each friend you refer to work for us
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as when you want.
• Life Insurance cover of £10,000 (T&C's apply) and Enrolment into our Pension scheme
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering:
  Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health and well‑being.
• Free Blue Light Card

Job Code: GHBIRCHA

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.