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Job Title: Team Leader—Living at Home
Location: Swansea and surrounding areas
Salary: £26,880 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Salaried
We are seeking a highly flexible and dependable Team Leader to assist the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations of our growing care company. This role requires someone who can provide immediate support as needed, stepping in at a moment's notice to ensure the smooth running of operations and care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 50% support in compliance tasks, such as audits, staff supervisions, spot checks, and care plan updates.
• Deliver 50% hands-on care to clients, ensuring high standards of personal care and well-being.
• Be on call and ready to respond to any operational or care needs, including covering shifts and responding to emergencies, with little to no notice. Flexibility is essential, as you must be available to support the Registered Manager at a moment's notice.
• Handle the on-call phone (6 a.m. to 11 p.m.) as part of the role, ensuring backup support outside of regular working hours whenever required.
• Have full availability from Monday to Sunday, with the ability to cover shifts at short notice (between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.), including on weekends and holidays.
• Act as a reliable and consistent support system for the Registered Manager, ready to adapt to the fast-paced, dynamic needs of the business.
• Ensure all care services meet CIW regulatory standards and promote high-quality care across the team.
• Mentor and guide care staff, promoting best practices and high standards in care delivery.
• Assist with staff development, including training, shadowing, and performance reviews.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (required).
• Full availability from Monday to Sunday, ready to support at a moment's notice, with no restrictions on when you can work (required).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to act quickly and manage unforeseen challenges.(required).
• Proficient in IT for managing care systems, completing reports, and using software relevant to compliance and communication. (required).
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the business, ensuring that both the care delivery and operational aspects are consistently supported. (required).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £26,880 per year.
• 28 days of paid holiday per year.
• Private healthcare and additional benefits.
• Use of a company car.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated, passionate team that values high-quality care.

Benefits:

• Private Aviva healthcare insurance – you can add family members too.
• £250 Welcome bonus upon completing a 12-week probation.
• £250 Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Pension scheme and paid SCW registration.
• Use of company car.

Personal Specification:

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly flexible with a strong sense of responsibility to step in at a moment’s notice.
• Willingness to engage in continuing professional development.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities, with the ability to motivate others.
• Adaptable and able to handle changing priorities or emergencies with ease.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience in a health and social care setting.
• Experience in promoting well-being and delivering high-quality care.
• Leadership skills and strong organisational abilities.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (required).

Living at Home Company Culture: At Living at Home, we are committed to providing care that is compassionate, award-winning, and tailored to the unique needs of each client. We value flexibility, dedication, and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced environment of the care sector.
This role is ideal for someone with experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Carer, who is ready to take the next step into a leadership position. If you possess the flexibility and drive to succeed in a dynamic, demanding environment, this could be the start of your new career.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,880.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you able to commit to providing on-call support, Monday to Sunday, between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., on a rota basis, including responding to emergencies and covering shifts as needed?
• Do you have unrestricted availability from Monday to Sunday, ensuring you can respond at a moment's notice for any urgent care or operational needs?
• This role requires full flexibility to step in at short notice, including covering shifts and emergencies between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., across the week. Can you confirm your ability to meet this requirement without any restrictions?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea
Reference ID: LAH - Team Leader Role 08/11/2024