Package Description
Team Leader Nights (full time)
Alderley Edge SK9
37.5 hours per week (1 FTE)
£27,295.72 plus 33% enhancements for nights
We are currently looking for 2 new Night Team Leaders to work on one of our residential houses based in Warford SK9 7UD
Hawthorns is a low arousal, low stimulus home providing 1-1 and 2-1 care to 7 – 10 residents.
On Hawthorns we support young adults who have many complex needs, people with varying conditions that can bring hourly and daily challenges. Do you have a can-do attitude, the ability to smile when things get challenging and want to be part of a team that makes a difference?
Although our residents have complex psychosocial needs this doesn’t stop them from leading full and active lives. There are challenging shifts, where team support is crucial, we provide full training as part of the 17 day induction.
We offer a number of activities on centre such as Top farm, swimming pool, café, shop and a day centre which host activities to support independence, creativity and sensory needs. In addition to the excellent support and services we have on site, our team work with a number of external companies to support residents to access additional experiences. We also have access to a number of vehicles that enable our residents to access the community which gives them more variety of activities in the local community, such as daily living, social integration and the wonderful Cheshire countryside.
So, if you want a job where every day is different, every step of progress our residents make is celebrated, every team member works together to deliver the best for those we support and where your daily memories from shifts will leave you with a big smile on your face and a sense of fulfillment, APPLY NOW!
Under the guidance of the Residential Manager you will take change of shifts, managing a team of Support workers to deliver care packages that are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. The role will include:
- Administration and supervision of medication rounds
- Manage daily operational requirement of rotas,
- Complete and review Care Plans, risk assessments and goal setting with key team members
- Active membership of Multi Disciplinary Teams, liaising with staff, professionals, families and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Participation in annual reviews and other reviews as required, including writing and presenting reports
- Line management responsibility, including performance management, supervisions and appraisals
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
- Substantial experience of providing care
- Understanding of CQC and Fundamental Standards
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Robust IT skills
- Strong planning and organizing skills
- People management
- Results driven
- Up-to-date knowledge of developments in the Care sector
Ideally, the successful candidate will have, or be willing to study for, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
Salary Enhancements:
Weekend work paid at 1.3 times basic rate;
Up to 3 times basic rate for Bank Holidays
The chance to pick up overtime on a regular basis
Shift times are as follows:
9:00pm to 7:45am
Benefits include:
· Up to 38 days annual leave
· Free DBS
· Paid while training
· An occupational pension (up to 6%)
· Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
· Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
· NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
· Financial Support for Further Education
· Career Progression
· A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including a Staff Counsellor, Staff Physio, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health service and a dedicated Workplace Mentor
· On site gym and swimming pool
· Free parking
*EXCEPTIONAL JOBS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE*
About Us
About Us:
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
