Team Leader / Senior Support Worker

at  Leonard Cheshire

Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

• 7.5 off rota hours per week
• 30 support hours
• 08:00-20:00 for day shifts
• 20:00-08:00 sleep in shifts
• Weekdays and weekends on a 4 week rolling system.

A night enhancement of £1.00 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Thursday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour will be paid from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (this does not apply to sleep-ins).

LEONARD CHESHIRE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE ACTIVELY ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY, SUPPORTING WHERE POSSIBLE, YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THE GOSFORTH AREA.

Team Leader required for a small supported living service providing 24hr care and support to a customer with complex needs.
As a Team Leader with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. You will provide effective supervision of a team of Support Workers, lead with passion and enthusiasm promoting positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach.
You will ensure our customers receive the very best care, personal support and assistance with daily life tasks. Supporting our Person Centred approach, you will ensure maximum independence for our customers and helping them to achieve individual aspirations.
This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity, offering you the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire team, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Ideally have a level of professional development and registration (NVQ/SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, L4 NVQ/SVQ) or willing to work towards a relevant qualification.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Have experience in supervising a team.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Be experienced in working within a care setting.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.