Team Leader - Acuity Care Group Limited : Job Details

Job Introduction

Team Leader Pay rate: £ 16.80Shift Pattern:2 X 10 hour TL days - 2 X 12 hour shifts, every other weekendRequirements: Previous Team Leader experience.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Waterooville area and able to commute.

We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to manage a dynamic team in Waterlooville. you will manage a split team that support 2 Autistic Service users.

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.

• Prepared to oversee a fantastic team eventually, supplying great communication and support.

• Role model excellence in your services, embedding Person Centred practice.

• Demonstrate exemplary standards of professional practice and behaviours always demonstrating Bespoke LD & A core values.

• Strong people manager and people skills.

• Organised and IT competent.

• Have a positive attitude to enhancing people's lives.

• Be approachable.

• Empathetic to individual’s needs & communication difficulties

• Must be able to stay calm & responsive in potentially stressful situations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of working with Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Experience managing a team
• Minimum 2 years experience within health and social care
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Ability to deal with conflicts
• Ability to deal with behaviours which may challenge
• An understanding of safeguarding and ability to identify safeguarding issues
• A full UK drivers license is essential *

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) ,money back for optical and dentistry.
• Access to blue light discount scheme.
• Attractive holiday entitlement.
• Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care.
• Progression opportunities within the organisation.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Pension enrolment.
• A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Learning Disability and Autism 

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 80 employees who are part of the Bespoke family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing rapidly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning, Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical disabilities, brain injuries, mental health conditions and children's services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with plenty of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.