Residential Team Leader
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Residential Team Leader
Autonomy Life, The Oaks, Malvern
Adult Residential Care - LD
£12.35 - £13.30 an hour
Full time position
Prefer to send us a paper application?
You can apply for this position online by clicking the APPLY NOW button. If you would prefer to download and complete a paper version, simply print and complete the PDF version provided here.
Please return your completed application form to: Autonomy Care Group, 67 Roundpond, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8EB.
"The staff who work there are incredible and professional in everything they do. The home is well looked after and each service users needs are individually met. " – Support Worker
The Oaks is a residential home for adults who have learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge, autism and other associated issues. The home has accommodation for up to 9 people.
We are recruiting a Team Leader for our adult residential home in Malvern. The role involves supporting the management team to run the home according to standards and legislation; running shifts, developing care plans outlining what care and support individuals need, inducting new staff and supervisions.
We are not currently accepting applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or supplementary employment.
Join us and you can expect:
- £12.35 per hour Working towards QCF level 3 (or equivalent)
- £12.60 per hour - QCF level 3 (or equivalent) and minimum 2 years experience
- £13.30 per hour - Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading (or accredited equivalent qualification eg QCF 4 in health and social care)
- Bank Holiday £17.02- £18.45 per hour
- Holiday Top - up payments made for regular overtime (T's & C's)
- Paid Break
Shifts
- 8am – 8pm
- Working alternate weekends is essential
Job description
- Running shifts according to standards and legislation
- Developing care plans outlining what care and support individuals need
- Inducting and mentoring new staff
- Conducting Supervisions
- Socialising with our residents and creating fun and engaging activities and home events
- Cooking and support in the kitchen during meal times including a free meal for you
- Assisting with fantastic days out with our residents
- Assisting with personal care with residents when required
- Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
- Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations·
- Administer medication to service users·
- Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
How to Apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to complete an application form.
Our commitment to you
- £300 Welcome Bonus (T&C's)
- Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals (T&C's)
- Access to blue light card discounts
- Long service awards
- Employee of the month awards
- 24 hour confidential employee advice line
- Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
Training
- Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
- Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
- Mandatory Training provided
Key Skills Required:
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care to be achieved,
- Demonstrable understanding of the legislative requirements around care of vulnerable people,
- MCA and DOLS understanding of the requirements
- Strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,
- Broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions
- Participating in on call essential
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
- Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile if it means making a positive difference to someones life
- Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
- Living within a 20 mile radius of Malvern (Essential)
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.
If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.
If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.