Team Leader

As a Team Leader you will assist the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, this includes ensuring that the needs of the service users are met, managing the staff team, monitoring the quality of care and support, ensuring high standards of professional practice, whilst achieving compliance with external regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, the post holder will work to ensure that specialist and quality care and support for service users is maintained through assisting in the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of service user care and support. The Team Leader's will also be required to ensure that policies, procedures, systems and workplace practices are fully implemented and consistently applied.

You will be passionate about motivating and empowering your team and encouraging their development. You will also be an inspiring role model, leading by example, imparting knowledge, championing best practice and promoting new thinking, enabling the team to help the people we support to make choices and decisions, live each day to the fullest and develop life skills along the way.

We are looking for a highly motivated team member who will either have or be working towards NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3/5. Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties is desirable. A sound working knowledge and understanding of CQC Regulations and Standards, the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Standards is also desirable.

Creating an environment where people feel safe, we work with each individual to build their confidence and skills, empowering them to lead a rich and fulfilling life as independently as possible.

The successful candidate will need to show a high level of commitment and flexibility in the role and be able to work closely with the Registered Manager and staff team to ensure the very best outcomes are achieved for the individuals residing at Ashleigh House.

In this role you will be expected to:

• Demonstrate written communication skills, sufficient to contribute to a record keeping system.


• Be able to demonstrate a warm, person centred and affirmative approach to the individuals we support.


• Be able to remain compassionate, and professional during challenging times.


• Be willing to work alongside clinical professionals


• Be open to new ideas and ways of working.


• Lead and delegate appropriately when on shifts.


• Complete regular staff supervisions.


• Be a positive role model in all aspects of our daily work life


• Assist an individual when in crisis to manage their behaviours
  
  Mulberry Court are recruiting!


Mulberry Court is a residential service in Gillingham, Dorset. As a member of the support team, you will work with people who have varying degrees of disabilities to promote independence and choice through meaningful activities and experiences. We enable the individuals we support to achieve their goals and aspirations while living as independently as possible.

The individuals we support go on day trips to lots of different places, such as Ascot, Longleat and Monkey World. They're situated right next to a garden centre and take regular trips to their café for lunch! They love gardening, arts and crafts and competitive games and sports, as well as a barbecue! Music is so important to many of the people we support, and we have lots of in-house discos with karaoke as well as trips to music festivals and concerts!

We would describe the nature of our work as more than just a job, as it has a complete family feel where everyone is supported. We feel we are truly making a positive impact and difference to the lives of the individuals we support. If you think you can help the individuals we support live their best lives, then apply today!

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.


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