Do you thrive in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference to the lives of others? Are you someone who enjoys taking on responsibility, ensuring that both residents and staff feel valued, respected, and supported?
We are looking for a Team Leader to work across our 9 residential care home located in Sheffield but will initially be based at Cotleigh Residential Home. This role will require you to have a valid UK driving license due to multi-site working.
Hours: 44 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 7.30am to 7.30pm and (7:30pm to 7:30am), 4 times per week
includes weekends (usually alternate) and bank holiday work
Pay: £14.23 per hour
All new team members are required to attend an induction at our training room in S13 prior to starting work in the care home. These are run every three weeks, starting on a Monday between 9:30am until 4:30pm.
Person Specification:
• Be able to work collaboratively and motivate others
• Have 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Be adaptable to change
• Have a level 3 or above qualification
• Have excellent observational skills
• Be able to build trust and rapport
• Have good time management and organisational skills
• Be willing to learn and develop
• Be approachable and able to connect and empathise with others
• Be able to use basic tech devices
What we offer:
• Full induction, mentorship and ongoing training
• Access to 100+ elearning courses
• Guaranteed working hours on a permanent contract
• Career progression
• Access to diploma training courses
• Established not for profit charity
• Work in your local community
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Blue light discount package
• Access to the NEST pension scheme
• Reward and recognition incentives
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free uniform
• Free DBS check
• Paid holiday which increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity pay after 5years service
• Double pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
• Eligibility for The Company Shop membership
The job role:
• To be an effective member of the management team, taking responsibility as Duty Manager as directed
• To be responsible for staff development, supervision and appraisals
• To ensure quality care is delivered to residents in accordance with their individual care plans
• To liaise with appropriate professionals to ensure that the residents receive the necessary support to achieve the goals identified in their care plans
• To lead by example and co-ordinate service provision whilst working alongside staff
• To represent the home at charity staff/management meetings as required including those under the disciplinary, disputes and grievance procedures
• To ensure, monitor and record security and safety of the home and the wellbeing of the residents
• To promote and uphold Sheffcare’s values
• To report effectively on all significant activity during the shift using the correct recording and information systems
• To implement and uphold safe working practices in line with our regulations and our policies and procedures
• To attend regular training where required
• To support positive relationships with our residents, their family, colleagues and professionals
• To record care using mobile technology
Sheffcare are an independent local charity established in 1994 and care for older people and people living with dementia in our nine residential care homes across Sheffield. We are a values driven charity committed to prioritising the wellbeing of those we support above all else. We believe in the power of compassion, and we are seeking individuals who share our ethos, regardless of their background or experience level.
What we value:
Kindness
Dignity
Respect
Independence
Choices
How to apply:
Complete an application form to apply!
All Team Leader positions require an Enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding, full employment history details and reference information covering a minimum of 5 years (or longer, if you have worked in social care before).
We cannot accept applications from those requiring sponsorship.
Once you have submitted your application form, we will respond within 5 working days if your application has been selected for further consideration. Please be aware that due to the number of applications we receive, we may not always be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.