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Drivers prefered due to location of the home Hours: 40 Salary: £25,043.20 to £25,459.20 Annum (Salary based on a 40-hour contract. A higher range is offered to applicants with qualifications in health and social care) The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis. Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that's why Choice Care is offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. We have a range of working patterns to suit you, get in touch to see if we can help. Overview of the role The role of the Team Leader is to provide support and guidance to a team of social care workers, whilst making sure you always provide the highest level of care and lead by example. You will also liaise with the seniors in the home reporting any matters of concern. You must have experience in the care sector and have the willingness to learn and expand on your previous knowledge. Not only will you make a huge difference to people's lives, but you'll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives. Key duties Taking the lead with supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential care environment Supervising a team and assisting with the overall management of the home Liaising with managers and other shift leaders Executing any tasks allocated in a professional, timely and accurate manner Supervising and sharing mealtimes with residents to encourage a positive attitude towards food and dining Assisting residents in their daily activities whether this be in or away from the home Using your initiative when supporting residents during their activities and with day-to-day tasks Personal attributes Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and a good communicator are key characteristics of a successful Team Leader. What are the benefits? Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays Sick pay entitlement Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members Life insurance Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars A paid day off on your birthday Free monthly prize draw - all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected randomly, receive £500 each, tax-free Blue Light Card eligibility Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift Wagestream a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits Who are we? Choice Care is one of the UK's leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years' experience, we're at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row! Our homes are more than just a place to live, they're like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem. In every Choice Care home there's a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through. Where will you work? Ocknell Park is a large rural property, providing care and support for up to 12 men of various ages with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated complex needs. The home is in the heart of the New Forest, in five acres of tranquil, landscaped gardens and woodlands, just a short drive from Southampton city centre. Ocknell Park has 11 bedrooms in the main home, plus a one-bedroom, self-contained annexe designed for an individual who benefits from a more private environment, while still enjoying access to facilities and activities in the main house. The large gardens, with its own vegetable patch, are ideal for walking and relaxation. There are also a variety of outbuildings offering on-site day services and activities. The home has its own transport for trips to local recreational, leisure and educational facilities in the community. Residents enjoy visits to the beach, local zoos and walks in the New Forest. SHOT
Protective Care Group specialise in providing a level of support that local authorities are often unable to; support that makes a real difference to young people's quality of life and future prospects. Like the sound of this? Here's a little more about us and what we do: Deliver bespoke and tailor-made support for young people with complex needs, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviour. Founded because of a personal connection to what we do. Caring and supportive culture. Rapidly growing group with lots of opportunities for progression - no better time to join us if you're ambitious! Support is provided in solo residential placements only, giving you the opportunity to focus your efforts on one young person and hopefully see for yourself the difference you are making. We are looking for empathic and accepting Support Workers to work as part of small teams to deliver effective person-centred care for our young people. You'll do this by: Providing unwavering day-to-day support. Coaching and mentoring positive behaviour changes and life skills. Supporting development and progression of young people. Dealing with incidents in a way that aligns with our values and internal procedures. Record keeping and report writing that meets relevant regulatory requirements and legislation. Communicating effectively with the young person's key stakeholders. Things for you to consider before applying: Although we advertise our roles in specific areas, you could be asked to work anywhere in the Northeast. Due to this, you must be comfortable with travelling and working away from home. A full UK manual driving license is required for all our Support Workers. To ensure consistency, our shift patterns revolve around rolling 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off. These include a combination of 12-hour day and waking night shifts, of which the day shifts are occasionally followed by sleeping nights, for which you are awarded an enhanced shift allowance. Rotas are designed to meet the needs of our young people, so we all apply a flexible approach to ensure we can provide the very best care possible. If successful after telephone call and teams interview, candidates are required to attend an assessment day in Gloucestershire on 6th June 2024. Our recruitment process will be supportive, informative, thorough, and hopefully enjoyable! Requirements Our Support Workers will have: Ideally at least 12 months employed experience working with vulnerable young people, but open to considering other relevant and transferable employed or lived experience. The ability to remain calm and non-judgemental whilst working with behaviours and needs such as absconding, self-harm, sexualised behaviour, attachment disorder, trauma and criminalisation. A genuine passion for delivering the highest standard of care to vulnerable individuals. Sound knowledge of safeguarding policies. Understanding of CQC and OFSTED regulations and their importance. A full UK manual driving license and are happy and comfortable travelling for work. Full right to work in the UK. Ideally NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, however for the right candidate we would be happy to support them obtaining this qualification. Benefits What we can offer our Support Workers: Up to £7,300 annual shift allowance (paid monthly, pro rata) - this rises considerably with the addition of sleeping night shifts Company pension scheme to which you can increase contributions and transfer other pensions Personalised onboarding support; we'll stick with you all the way as you join us 2 weeks' induction and training followed by clear on-the-job inductions On-line training and annual refresher training Paid level 3 and level 5 diplomas to help you advance your career Paid holiday allowance Long service enhanced holiday allowance We'll honour unpaid leave for you if you run out of holiday allowance Paid compassionate leave Active and generous refer a friend bonus scheme Have your birthday off Company sick pay Paid Maternity and Paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme - for work and personal support Internal confidential Welfare & Wellbeing support Voucher reward scheme for improvement suggestions that we action