Company Description

Are you an experienced and compassionate care professional looking for the best of both worlds? Join our local, friendly team at North East Community Care, a part of the UK's largest home care provider, CCH Group (City & County Healthcare Group). You'll have the support of a close-knit team along with the career opportunities, resources, and stability that a large organization provides.

Job Description

Shifts: 24-hour care packages are available.

Pay: £13.26 per hour, plus 40p per mile for travel.

As a Team Leader, you will manage a small team of support workers while also providing hands-on care. This is a dynamic role where 80% of your time will be spent on shift, delivering direct support to our service users. The remaining 20% will be focused on administrative and leadership duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Care: Provide personal care, assist with household tasks, and accompany service users on outings, including adventurous activities and holidays. You'll also support them with doctor and hospital visits.

• Team Management: Conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.

• Planning and Documentation: Create and document care plans and risk assessments.

• Collaboration: Work with the Service Manager to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered.

Qualifications

What we are looking for?

We need a dedicated individual with a strong background in care, particularly with learning disabilities.

Requirements:

• Essential: Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and a valid UK driving license.

• Desirable: Experience in a similar leadership role within the care sector.

• Professional Registrations: Must be a current member of the PVG scheme or willing to register, and be registered with SSSC or prepared to register.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We believe in supporting our employees and helping them grow. We'll provide you with the tools and opportunities to thrive in your career while ensuring you feel proud of the meaningful work you do.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Thorough training and opportunities for career development.

• Enhanced occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.

• 28 days of annual leave (pro rata).

• A pension scheme and a death in service payment.

• Access to the LifeWorks benefits and well-being platform.

• A referral bonus scheme.

• Discounts at over 40 retailers, including Tesco and John Lewis.

• A cycle-to-work scheme.

All benefits are subject to terms, conditions, and qualifying periods.