Job DescriptionFixed Term Contract Starting January 2025
Maternity Cover
£13.65 an hour
Team Leaders provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.
We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team in January 2025 to cover Maternity for our service in Carmarthen.
Elm Lodge is a residential service that provides support and accommodation to adults who have long term mental health issues and or complex needs with the service being situated in the heart of Carmarthen town centre.
The home has six ensuite rooms and a large elegantly decorated communal living room and dining room; , in addition to this there’s a large outdoor garden area with areas to grow vegetables and fruit.
This is a Fixed term contract to cover maternity will include days, evenings weekends and night shifts.
As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our Care Workers do. That is why we offer:
Competitive Salary of £13.65
33 Days annual leave inclusive of bank / public holidays
First class, engaging care specific training for you and your teams
Unrivalled career development opportunities – we believe in promoting from within
Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
Rewards and recognition for your hard work
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.
The Ideal Candidate
Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care
Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team
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!
