Care Team Leader - Permanent - Full Time

Looking for a new challenge?

We have a fantastic opportunity at our service in Barnet, London , as we look for our next Team Leader!

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, Sense are offering £14.59 per hour.

Fancy stepping up in care? Want to take on that extra responsibility, whilst working as part of a team? Are you caring, reliable and compassionate and want to make a difference in someone’s day making it that extra bit special?

We are a small group of 4 flats in a cul de sac located in Barnet London. We support 17 people, I flat is single, the others are home to 4 - 6 people. The individuals we support are from 28 to 61 years old, most are fully mobile and are blind deaf with complex needs, with some behavior that challenges. The service takes pride in promoting independence, encouraging empowerment and community based activities and respecting and valuing the people we support.

You must also hold a Full UK driving license to provide transport for individuals at the service.

For this role you must have ability to produce clear written documents, and be computer literate on systems such as word, excel etc. You must either have or be willing to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have enthusiasm for personal development and attendance at internal training courses.

No two days will be the same

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life.

This role in Barnet, London might include:

• Supporting individuals / groups / teams within the home, center and community.
• Providing a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• Delivering services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Full job specification is attached below.

For this role in Barnet, London you will require:

• A full UK license and must be willing/able to drive our vehicles.
• BSL Knowledge preferred.
• Experience of mentoring and inducting staff, supporting staff through supervisions and creating development plans.
• Experience in managing challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
• Experience of liaison with community groups and other service providers.
• Experience of implementing activity programmes with a strong emphasis on learning outcomes, in a variety of environments (pool, gym, kitchen, art room and community based activities)

Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Wisdom app - free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Ongoing development opportunities..

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [email protected]

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: