Care Team Leader

Senior Carer / Team Leader

Weymouth, Dorset

£30,347

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 37.5

Permanent

Desirable Skills

Solid Background in Social Care, Willingness to work towards QCF Level 5 or equivalent qualifcation/experience

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Job description

Team Leader required to join our Team at Encompass Care

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people's lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity as part of our leadership team?

This pivotal role encompasses the leadership and direct management of our dedicated teams, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care and support tailored to meet the individual needs and aspirations of the people we support.

Our offer to you

• Location: Weymouth
• Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
• Pay: £30,347.00 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Contract type: Permanent

Benefits and Perks

• Birthday Leave - Enjoy extra time off (pro-rata) to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday-
• Annual Leave - Your annual leave entitlement increases as your length of service grows, rewarding your ongoing commitment.
• Pension- Pension scheme with the People's Pension
• Training - Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
• Perks - Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme
• Wellbeing Support - Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of senior support workers and support workers, guiding them to deliver care that exceeds the expectations of our service users and aligns with our mission.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.
• Ensure the effective implementation of personalised care plans, fostering an environment of co-production, high-quality service, and improved outcomes for service users.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding protocols, and governance systems, ensuring a safe and supportive setting for service users and staff.
• Drive the continuous improvement of service standards, embracing innovation and best practices in care provision.
• Collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, local authorities, and families, to coordinate comprehensive support services.
• Champion Encompass Care's values and vision contribute to the organisation's growth as a preferred provider and employer of choice.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.
• To treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
• To be aware of and to comply with all Encompass policies and procedures.

About You:

• Leadership Excellence: Proven ability to lead teams with a passion for developing others and enhancing service delivery.
• Professional Expertise: Solid background in social care, preferably within the learning disabilities and/or mental health sectors. Willingness to work towards QCF level 5 or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Operational Acumen: Experience in managing budgets, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to oversee operational effectiveness, implement service improvements, and navigate change management.
• Communicator: strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of fostering positive relationships with stakeholders and promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Adaptable and Resilient: flexible approach to work and ability to manage changing priorities in a dynamic setting.

Our Mission:

Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do.

By embedding the true ethos of co-production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.

Our Vision:

Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community

Our Values:

These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do: Honesty, Inclusivity, Kindness, Dignity, Integrity

We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.

Why work with Us?

At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades!

We firmly believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop and to continue to invest in our services we must ensure we place the people at the centre of what we do. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better make us a truly rewarding place to work.

How to Apply:
Apply now via our website www.encompasscare.org.uk

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