Team Leader - Learning Disabilities

• Job Ref: kb
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Canvey Island, Essex
• Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 pa

Job Description

Experienced Team Leader required by new supported living service (learning disabilities) based in Canvey Island, Essex

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Team Leader at a new supported living Service (learning disabilities) based in Canvey Island, Essex. Please note that our client does not offer Sponsorship at this time. Salary £29,681.60 - £31,361.60 per annum. Salary quoted is a base salary inclusive of an on-call allowance, plus recognition of anticipated earnings from sleep in's per annum (paid at £40 per sleep).

Shift patterns are;

• Monday -Sunday
• Early Shift: 07:00 to 15:00
• Late Shift: 15:00 to 23:00
• Sleep in: 23:00 to 07:00

Administrative Shift: 09:00 to 17:00 (times may vary dependant on the needs of the organisation)

The Team Lead role is viewed as a front-line leadership role with care, management, and organisational responsibilities in addition to your current responsibilities. These include;

• Lead and develop a team of Support Workers at the scheme.
• Support the Registered Manager in providing care and support in accordance with organisational, contractual and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the service management.
• Ensure the Support staff receive supervision in accordance with our legislative and organisational requirements.
• Support the Registered Manager in developing and embedding a culture of continued improvement throughout the service and have a commitment to your own development within the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of service delivery.
• Support and enable tenants to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care.
• Support tenants in maintaining their tenancy.

Experience in a similar level role supporting clients with Learning Disabilities is required.

Benefits include;

• Comprehensive induction
• Full training provided with opportunities to degree level
• Career development opportunities
• 28 Days holiday
• Free, on-site parking available
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card for retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Refer a Friend programme worth £250 per referral

This position will require your commitment to the completion of the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) within 18 months of commencing the role.

As part of employment, should your role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service

For further information apply today or contact Kim Baker, ENS Recruitment Westcliff